Mirpur, more commonly known as New Mirpur City, is the capital of Mirpur district and the largest city of the Pakistan-administered territory of Azad Kashmir. The city itself has gone through a process of modernization, but most of the surrounding area remains agricultural. Mirpur is known for its grand buildings and large bungalows, primarily funded through its expatriate community, which comes mainly from Europe, Hong Kong, the Middle East, and North America. The main crop cultivated during summer is millet and pulses. However, other crops such as wheat, maize and vegetables are also grown. The produce of quality rice from the paddy fields of Khari Sharif, between Upper Jhelum Canal and Jhelum river, is very famous and popular for its aroma and taste. The production of electricity from Mangla Dam provides the energy needs for Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Northern Punjab.
Patiala district is one of the twenty two districts in the state of Punjab in north-west India.
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Baba Bhumman Shah, is counted among the top Udasi saints of India. He was born on April 14, 1687 CE at Behlolpur village, Deepalpur Tehsil, Okara District, Punjab (Pakistan). His father Chaudhury Hassa Ram was a Numbardar and a well-known landlord of Behlolpur. Hassa Ram and his wife Mata Rajo Bai were known to be deeply religious and devotees of Guru Nanak as well as of Baba Sri Chand, the founder of the Udasi Panth.
Moga is a city in the Indian state of Punjab. Moga was named after Moga Singh Gill, a prominent person of the Gill community.
Longowal is a town with municipal council in Sangrur district in the Indian state of Punjab. Longowal is unique in the history of East Punjab.
Bhimber is the capital of Bhimber District, in the Pakistan-administered territory of Azad Kashmir. The town is on the border between Kashmir and Pakistan about 50 km (31 mi) from Mirpur, 48 km (30 mi) from Gujrat, 37 km (23 mi) from Jhelum, 166 km (103 mi) from Islamabad and 241 km (150 mi) from Srinagar.
Ramdevra is a village situated about 12 km to the north of Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan in India.
Banga is a town and Municipal council in the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district of Punjab, India. Banga is also one of the sub-division (tehsil) headquarters of the district. Banga located on Phagwara-Rupnagar section of National Highway 344A. It is currently estimated to have a population of about 23,000 and is classified as a class 2 Municipality. The town also incorporates the former village of Jindowal apart from Banga town.
Narur, also known as Naroor and sometimes Naror, is a large village in Punjab, situated 17 km from Phagwara. The area is 183 hectares with a population of 2485.
Sahauran is a village in Mohali district, Punjab, India, located on NH 21. The village falls under tehsil Kharar, and is about 23 Kilometres from Chandigarh.The neighbouring towns of village sahauran are Kurali(5 km), Kharar(5 km), Ropar (20 km).Nearest airport is Chandigarh International Airport which is 28 Km away from village.The village population is about 5000.
Lakhpur is a village near Sahni (Lakhpur-Sahni), Tehsil Phagwara, Kapurthala district, in Punjab, India.
Talhan is a village in Jalandhar district, near the Jalandhar Cantonment, in Punjab, India.
Uppal Jagir and Uppal khalsa are villages in the tehsil of Phillaur, near Nurmahal, Jalandhar district, in Punjab, India.
Pharala is a village in the tehsil of Nawanshahr, Nawanshahr district, in Punjab, India.
Punjabi folk religion incorporates local mysticism and refers to the beliefs and practices strictly indigenous to the Punjabi people, of the Punjab region including ancestral worship, worship of indigenous gods, and local festivals. There are many shrines in Punjabi folk religion which represents the folk religion of the Punjab region which is a discourse between different organised religions. These shrines represent inter-communal dialogue and a distinct form of cultural practice of saint veneration.
Aur is a town which is located on the Nawanshahr to Phillaur National Highway. Aur is connected with a number of cities including Phillaur, Nawanshahr, Banga, and Rahon. It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) from District Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Aur is a block of 83 villages which is located 101 km From Punjab capital Chandigarh.
Tara Singh was a Noted sculptor from Punjab, India. He was the recipient of a number of awards, including the Punjab Rattan Award, the Baba Farid Award and the Sobha Singh Memorial Award.
