Punjab the “Land of Five Rivers”By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor, The Diplomatic Society (TDS)

 

 

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Punjab  the  “Land of Five Rivers”

 

By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor, The Diplomatic Society (TDS)

Situated in the Northwest of India, Punjab is called the “Land of Five Rivers”. The different parts of the Punjab offer wide variety of interesting places to visit. The unforgettable beauty of the state enjoys a lively and diverse cultural lifestyle, with much to discover. The State has reasons to be proud of their achievements over the past sixty years in social, economic and infrastructural development. The state economy, predominantly based on agriculture, industrial exports and tourism has been a key contributor to Punjab economy. Agriculture continues to be the bedrock of the Punjab’s economy and earned its reputation as the “Granary of India”. Being an agricultural state the majority of its workers are engaged in farming and animal husbandry.
The state produces most of India’s grains than any other state in the country. Wheat, rice, sugarcane, cotton, fodder are the vital economic indicators of Punjab’s agrarian society. The Punjab sugarcane industry has undergone a major overhaul during the last six decades. The dairy industry of the state is part of a long and proud agricultural tradition of the state. Animal husbandry has been an essential part of Punjab’s economic life. Punjab is one of the largest milk producing areas of India with a capacity of 10 per cent of the country’s total production capability. Manufacturing has provided an enormous boost to the state economy since implementation of economic liberalisation policies in India in the early 1990s.
The largest city is Chandigarh, the political, economic, and cultural hub. The tourist industry in Punjab is a wonderful success story. Punjab’s natural and historical attractions appeal to many visitors from all parts of the world. Best places to visit around Punjab  based on distance, budget are the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Wagah border between India and Pakistan, Jallianwala Bagh ,Patiala to explore the royal Punjab of the past, Lodhi Fort and the  fertile farming lands of the state.
Sikhism’s holiest site the Darbar Sahib also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar built in 1604 by Guru Arjun the fifth Sikh Guru is where the holy scripture of Sikhism Guru Granth Sahib, is retained. The majestic Golden Temple surrounded by a large lake near the river Ravi is visited by millions of devotees annually. Since the earliest times, pilgrimages to Sikh Gurudwaras have been made as acts of devotion. Even today when tourist visits a Sikh Gurudwara the cultural revival of Sikh history, literary history, ethno-history, and so forth can be seen. Sikhism, is still close to the hearts of many Sikhs.
Punjabi customs and traditions are famous all over the world. In over 500 years the 25 million Sikhs around the world with a rich ancient culture plus strong traditions have shown an extraordinary ability to protected their communities as well as defend their lands and adopt to new environments. There are five articles of faith, known as five kakars required to be worn by a Sikh. Sikh turban or Dastar is a mark of visual identity and is an important part of the unique Sikh identity which conveys royalty, grace and partly to cover their long hair. The Kirpan a ceremonial sword, Sikh Comb or Kanga and the Kara a steel bangle worn on the wrist are the other the three articles of faith worn by a Sikh. Today the Punjabi and Sikh traditions, customs and culture dress style, views on life are making headway.
Punjab renowned for having one of the world's best education systems in India spends more per capita on education and has traditionally been noted for its high academic standards. The state’s high proportion of tertiary graduates and its performance as a modern technological society with thirteen universities promotes high quality of professional education.
Given this favourable outlook, the Indian State of Punjab is a place to invest and to do business in the country. As one of the most important travel hubs in India, Punjab offers a fascinating panorama of the past, with a richly mixed cultural and historical tradition.

 

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My Srinagar Story ( Jammu and Kashmir, state of India, ) Pictured By Srimal Fernando ( " My Life in India " Book Project )

My Srinagar Story  , Kashmir Pix Srimal Fernando

My Srinagar Story " ( Jammu and Kashmir, state of India, ) Pictured By Srimal Fernando ( " My Life in India " Book Project )
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  [Srimal Fernando  is a International Journalist and a Global Editor for  Foreign Exchange The Diplomatic Society. - South Africa  (www.thediplomaticsociety.co.za/ )He is also a International Editor for a globally famous life style Magazine.  Srimal Fernando  is  a recognized international travel photographer he has received tremendous appreciations from different Heads of States, Ministers and Diplomats ]

Overview
Jammu and Kashmir consists of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital. Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley, on the banks of the Jhelum River.Road Distance or driving distance from Delhi to Srinagar is 860 kms (535.00 miles). Jammu and Kashmir has an international border with China in the north and east, and the Line of Control separates it from the Pakistan .Kashmir and Jammu was, from 1846 until 1947, a princely state in the British Empire in India, and was ruled by a Maharaja. The state was created in 1846 when, after its victory in the First Anglo-Sikh War, the East India Company annexed the Kashmir valley and on the counsel of Henry Lawrence to Lord Hardinge, At the time of the partition of India, Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of the state, preferred to remain independent and did not want to join either the Union of India or the Dominion of Pakistan. 

The Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, and Jammu's numerous shrines attract tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year. Jammu and Kashmir is home to several valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Tawi Valley, Chenab Valley, Poonch Valley, Sind Valley and Lidder Valley. The main Kashmir valley is 100 km (62 mi) wide and 15,520.3 km2 .The Jhelum River is the only major Himalayan river which flows through the Kashmir valley. Jammu and Kashmir consists of three divisions: Jammu, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, and is further divided into 22 districts. Jammu and Kashmir's economy is predominantly dependent on agriculture and allied activities. In Jammu and Kashmir, the principal spoken languages are Kashmiri, Urdu, Dogri, Pahari, Balti, Ladakhi, Gojri, Shina and Pashto.

 

 (Srimal Fernando/ SF ) "My Story in Srinagar" 24th October 2014 - The Shalimar Gardens - Srinagar - Mughal Garden- Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the Shalimar Bagh, which is also located on the bank of the Dal Lake. 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"

 

 (SF )My Srinagar Story  23rd October 2014 Kashmir Valley- Jammu - Srinagar Road

 

 ( SF ) "My Srinagar Story  -Dal Lake, Srinagar - 24th October 2014 -Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir

 

 (SF ) ,My Srinagar Story  Srinagar Town Srinagar - 24th October 2014

 

 (SF )My Srinagar Story  Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir.The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake .Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir . SF - 23rd October 2014

 

 ( Srimal Fernando /SF ) My Srinagar Story  23rd October 2014 - The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake. Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir.

 

 ( Srimal Fernando /SF )"My Srinagar Story " -Commencing my Journey from Jammu (10 hour drive) Jammu to Srinagar in a Taxi -23rd October 2014

 

 

 Commencing the Journey from Jammu to Srinagar 10 hours . First have to travel from Delhi to Jammu ( 8 hours (295.1 km) via National Highway 1A ) The Road Distance or driving distance from Delhi to Srinagar is 860 kms (535.00 miles). Copyright - AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Commencing the Journey from Jammu to Srinagar 20 kilometer expressway ( Jammu to Srinagar distance 295.1 km via National Highway 1ACopyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Commencing the Journey from Jammu to Srinagar 20 kilometer expressway ( Jammu to Srinagar distance 295.1 km via National Highway 1ACopyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 Commencing the Journey from Jammu to Srinagar 20 kilometer expressway ( Jammu to Srinagar distance 295.1 km via National Highway 1ACopyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Infrastructure  Development  -Commencing the Journey from Jammu to Srinagar 20 kilometer expressway ( Jammu to Srinagar distance 295.1 km via National Highway 1ACopyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Kashmir Valley - Jammu to Srinagar road 295.1 km via National Highway 1 @ Copyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Kashmir Valley - Jammu to Srinagar road 295.1 km via National Highway 1 @ Copyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Kashmir Valley - Jammu to Srinagar road 295.1 km via National Highway 1 @ Copyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Lorry's passing through the narrow roads - Kashmir Valley - Jammu to Srinagar road 295.1 km via National Highway 1 @ Copyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Kashmir Valley - Jammu to Srinagar road 295.1 km via National Highway 1 @ Copyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

Front of United Nations (UN) Office -Srinagar @ Copyright - Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

House boats"My Srinagar Story  Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir.The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake .Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir . SF - 23rd October 2014

House Boats "My Srinagar Story r" Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir.The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake .Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir . SF - 23rd October 2014

Srinagar Town Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

My Srinagar Story  23rd October 2014 - The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake. Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir. Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of KashmirPictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of KashmirPictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

My Srinagar Story  23rd October 2014 - The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake. Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir. Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

( SF )"My Srinagar Story Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.24th October 2014

 

My Srinagar Story  -Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir.The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake .Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir . SF - 23rd October 2014 Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

"My Srinagar Story " Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir.The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake .Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir . SF - 23rd October 2014 Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

"My Srinagar Story " Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir.The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake .Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir . SF - 23rd October 2014 Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

"My Srinagar Story " Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir.The shikara is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake .Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir . SF - 23rd October 2014 Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

"My Srinagar Story " Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir.Dal Lake .Shikara boat in Dal Lake, the traditional boat of Jammu and Kashmir . SF - 23rd October 2014 Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

School Children Srinagar Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

Boys School Srinagar 24th October 2014 Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

Father and two daughters Srinagar town 24th October 2014 Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

The Shalimar Gardens - Srinagar - Mughal Garden- Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

The Shalimar Gardens - Srinagar - Mughal Garden- Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

The Shalimar Gardens - Srinagar - Mughal Garden- Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

One time chief Gardner Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

(Srimal Fernando /SF) 24th October 2014 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

SE) Shalimar Gardens 24th October 2014 The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

Two custodains at Shalimar Gardens - The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

Granite moment0 at Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 SF at a distance - Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Shalimar Gardens The largest in size is the 'Nishat Bagh' is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy,"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 My Story in Srinagar" Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 
Streets of Srinagar "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Kashmir, Apple seller - Srinagar "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Kashmir, Apples -"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Srimal Fernando with a Kashmir apple in front of a apple tree Srinagar "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Crops and harvested -Srinagar"Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Golf Club Srinagar "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Srinagar Cricket & Football Stadium "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 

 Busy Srinagar Town "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 One of the Mosque -Srinagar "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Down the corridors of history -Srinagar "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Tea Seller Kashmir Valley- My Srinagar Story " 23rd October 2014 Kashmir Valley- Jammu - Srinagar Road

 

 Mother and her loving kids - Kashmir Valley-My Story in Srinagar" 23rd October 2014 Kashmir Valley- Jammu - Srinagar Road

 

 Kashmir Valley -My Srinagar Story  23rd October 2014 Kashmir Valley- Jammu - Srinagar Road

 

 Convention Center -Srinagar My Srinagar Story "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

 Convention Center -Srinagar My Srinagar Story "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

 

Convention Center -Srinagar My Srinagar Story  "Pictured by Srimal Fernando @ -AAN /Author (My Life in India Book Project)

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