Shopping Malls In Jalandhar

Shopping Malls in Jalandhar, Punjab

Satyam 4 Mbd Shopping
Sanjay Aggarwal G.T. Road

Modella Mall
Model Town G.T. Road

Vishal Mega Mart
Shakti Tower, near Swani Motors

Bansal Bros Show Room
Opp Old Tehsil G.T. Road

Ritu Wear
near Guru Nanak Mission Chowk

CTC Plaza
Model Town Road near Guru Nanak Mission Chowk

V-Mart
N- Shanti Tower,Nakoder Road Near Jyoti Chowk

Centrum Jyoti
Jyoti chowk

Ansal Plaza
Ansal Highway Plaza,Opp. Haveli Restaurant,Village Khajurla, G.T. Road

Reliance Trends
Near Guru Nanak Mission Chowk

Reliance Footprint
Lajpat Nagar

The Top Store
Opp. Civil Hospital, G.T. Road

Ram Garments
542, Model Town, Jalandhar City & Bazar Sheikhan

Viva Collage
Viva Collage Mall, NH1, Jalandhar - Phagwara Highway

Barbeque Nation in Jalandhar

Barbeque Nation, Mumbai was started in year 2006 by Sayaji Hotels Ltd. Sayaji Group plans to open chain of restaurants in all major cities of India. After successful opening of restaurant in Mumbai, Barbeque Nation shortly opened in Bangalore & Hyderabad in year 2007.

The all new, prefix menu and dining experience which comes with a live grill, right on your table. Allowing you to grill your dishes, exactly your way. Experience a Cooking that has your contribution in basting the food with your Favorite marinade and give that finishing touch that you prefer. A range of sumptuous buffet followed by scrumptious Dessert.

The décor is modeled after a European country dining experience, with a lot of wood and exposed brick walls. The variety in the starters and the main course is rotated everyday, so if you have favourite that you must-absolutely have, call in to check if it is on the menu for day/ evening.


The daily prefix menu is drived out of the following.

Our daily menu consists of 5 veg, 5 non-veg starters,1 veg 1 non-veg soup, 4 non-veg, 6 veg in main course with roti & naan, 3 non-veg, 5 veg salads & 7 desserts.

JALANDHAR

1st Floor Eminent Mall
(Near Guru Nanak Mission Chowk)
261 Lajpat Nagar,
Jalandhar (Punjab) 144001
Tel # 181 6060000

Radisson Hotel in Jalandhar

Comfortable and Spacious Jalandhar Hotel Rooms and Suites

The 62 hotel rooms and suites at the Radisson Jalandhar are stylishly and elegantly designed for maximum comfort. Our hotel rooms and suites feature an array of convenient amenities and provide the perfect place for guests to relax. For upscale accommodations in Jalandhar, the Radisson features exclusive Club Rooms and Suites offering guests additional amenities and elegant furnishings. From Executive Rooms for business travelers to our spacious Deluxe Suites, we offer Jalandhar accommodations to suit any needs.

We offer the following Jalandhar hotel rooms and suites:

• 43 Executive Rooms

• 4 Deluxe Suites

• 13 Radisson Club Rooms

• 2 Radisson Club Suites

Our Jalandhar hotel room and suites feature:

• Cable TV with 24-hour international channels

• Central air conditioning

• Clock radio

• Complimentary bottled mineral water

• Electronic locks

• Hair dryer

• High-speed, wireless and wired Internet access - complimentary

• IDD

• In-room electronic safe

• Iron/ironing board

• Mini-bar

• Smoking and non-smoking rooms available (on request)

• Tea/coffee makers

• Work desk

Executive Rooms
Our 43 Executive Rooms provide practical accommodations for the discerning business traveler. These spacious rooms feature wired Internet, a work desk and either one king or two twin beds. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.

Radisson Club Rooms
The latest additions to our hotel, our 13 elegant and well-appointed Radisson Club Rooms boast Italian and English interiors. Each room features a king bed, easy reclining chair and rich continental decor.

Deluxe Suites
Our Deluxe Suites feature an additional sitting area and a master bedroom with a separate bathroom. Complimentary amenities like a fruit basket, chocolates and cookies are presented upon your arrival. Our Deluxe Suites offer plenty of space to unwind and relax.

Radisson Club Suites
The epitome of luxury, our Radisson Club Suites are our most luxurious accommodations. These elegantly-appointed rooms feature Italian and English furniture, as well as a plasma screen TV in the sitting area.

"Unlike some other Radissons in India, this Radisson still has the 'human touch,' which I feel is important for Indian hospitality. You should continue having this 'human touch.' " - from Hotel Electronic Feedback System - Medallia

"I have been and stayed across almost all luxury/5 star chains and hotels. Radisson Jalandhar is a special place-like home. Wonderful hotel with lovely staff!" - from Hotel Electronic Feedback system – Medallia

Superior Services at the Radisson Hotel in Jalandhar

At the Radisson Hotel Jalandhar, our goal is to help guests have a relaxing, stress-free trip to India. To help us achieve this goal, our hotel in Jalandhar features an attentive staff, comfortable rooms and a wealth of convenient services and amenities.Guests can unwind at our on-site Health Club and Wellness Centre, and business travelers will appreciate our secretarial services, complimentary wireless Internet access and Business Centre. Whether you are traveling to India on business or leisure, the Radisson Jalandhar hotel offers everything guests need to have a pleasant trip.

Our Jalandhar hotel with free Wi-Fi features the following services:

• 24-hour room service

• Baggage storage

• Barber shop and beauty salon

• Business Center

• Car rental and travel assistance

• Conference facilities

• Curios and gift shop

• Doctor on call

• Fax, copier and computer services

• Foreign currency exchange

• Forgotten items service

• Fully-equipped Business Centre

• Gift shop

• Laundry service

• Newspaper - complimentary

• Outdoor swimming pool

• Parking

• Safe deposit locker

• Secretarial services

• State-of-the-art Health Club and Wellness Centre including sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and massage

• Travel desk

• Wake-up service

• Wireless Internet access

Business Centre
Our state-of-the-art Business Centre provides convenient amenities for the Jalandhar business traveler. The Business Centre at the Radisson Hotel Jalandhar offers fax, copying and scanning services, as well as Internet access and secretarial assistance. Attached to the Business Centre is a boardroom ideal for small meetings of up to 10 people.

Wellness Centre
In our Wellness Centre, we offer a variety of services, including a steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and state-of-the-art gymnasium. Fully-equipped with a treadmill, cross trainer, stair stepper, stationary bicycles and weight training equipment, our Jalandhar hotel Wellness Centre allows you to stay in shape during your stay.

Elegant and Refined Jalandhar Meeting and Event Space

The Radisson Jalandhar is the ideal location for conferences, seminars and receptions in Jalandhar, India. We proudly offer eight well-appointed meeting rooms that accommodate up to 300 people and are ideal for a variety of events. Our meeting space features state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment and high-speed Internet access to ensure that your event is a success.

Facility features:

• Advanced projection and audio/visual equipment

• Catering available

• Direct phone lines (on request)

• High-speed Internet access on chargeable basis on advance notice

• Separate entrances

• Service bar

• State-of-the-art lighting systems with mood lighting

• Video conferencing (on request)

Audio/visual equipment available:

• Business Centre facilities

• Color DeskJet printers

• Fax machine

• Internet and e-mail access

• Multimedia projector

• Overhead projector

• Photocopier

• Screen

• Television

• VCR/VCD/DVD

Meeting rooms:

• Regency (1456 sq ft)
  Capacity: 100 seated, 125 standing

• Windsor-1 (616 sq ft)
  Capacity: 40 seated, 75 standing

• Windsor-2 (616 sq ft)
  Capacity: 40 seated, 50 standing

• Windsor-3 (999 sq ft)
  Capacity: 75 seated, 125 standing

• Gardenia (443 sq ft)
  Capacity: 20 seated, 30 standing

• Orchid (440 sq ft)
  Capacity: 20 seated, 30 standing

• Iris-1 (528 sq ft)
  Capacity: 20 seated, 30 standing

• Iris-2 (456 sq ft)
  Capacity: 20 seated, 30 standing

Outdoor Catering
Hosting an outdoor event? Our Jalandhar hotel has hosted events for the President of India, Prince Charles of Great Britain and many other dignitaries. We specialize in hosting memorable outdoor wedding receptions, cocktail dinners and corporate events for up to 3,000 guests. With a command in designing menus including cuisines of the world yet retaining local delicacies, we look forward to making your function memorable.

Fine Dining in Jalandhar at the Radisson Hotel

Guests at the Radisson Hotel can enjoy fine dining in Jalandhar at our three on-site restaurants. Our Jalandhar restaurants serve everything from Chinese and Thai specialties to local Indian cuisine and offer something to tempt any palate. With their fresh, expertly prepared dishes and relaxing atmosphere, our on-site restaurants will make for a memorable Jalandhar dining experience. After dinner, stop by JD's for a great cocktail.

Tiffany's
Offering casual dining overlooking the pool and a variety of cuisines, Tiffany's is the most notable restaurant in Jalandhar. An interactive show kitchen complemented by a wide selection of liqueur and wines make the dining experience even more interesting. Tiffany's offers a choice of smoking and non-smoking sections. The 74 cover restaurant opens for morning and evening buffets with an a la carte menu all the day serving local and International cuisines.
For reservations call 0091-181-4671234, Ext. 1516 or e-mail sales@radissonjal.com.
Open 24 hours

The Great Kebab Factory
The Great Kebab Factory is a famous debut concept restaurant with branches all over Asia. Experience a wide variety of kebabs from the North West Frontier and the entire India Region. The restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebabs and curries. This is a fixed price restaurant where a per person cost entitles the guest to ask for unlimited helpings of favorite kebabs and curries. The 48 cover restaurant, which also features a show kitchen, is well known as a delicious dining experience.
For reservations call 0091-181-4671234, Ext. 1515 or e-mail sales@radissonjal.com
Open 7pm-11:30pm

Noble House
Headed by international chef Som Boon, Noble House is Jalandhar's only fine dining Oriental cuisine restaurant. A 34 cover restaurant that operates only in evenings and offers a superlative dining experience to food and wine connoisseurs. Noble House offers the best seafood in Jalandhar.
For reservations call 0091-181-4671234, Ext. 1514 or e-mail sales@radissonjal.com.
Open 7pm-11:30pm

JD's
JD's is the favourite sports bar among the resident guests and locals. JD'S offers wide variety of leading international brands of liquor and a wide selection of wines. JD's also features a big screen TV to watch regular sports events, a DJ in the evenings and pool tables. This 52 cover bar is the perfect spot for a tempting break, after work drinks or a pre-show snack.
For reservations call 0091-181-4671234, Ext. 1541 or e-mail sales@radissonjal.com.
Open 11am-11pm

Pastry Shop
The hotel's Pastry Shop is famous for its liqueur chocolates, well-known exotic cakes and pastries of fancy shapes and sizes. We specialise in wedding cake preparation.
For orders call 009..., Ext. 1516 or e-mail sales@radissonjal.com.

Room Service
The hotel offers 24-hour in-room dining. Our room service menu includes a wide variety of dishes from Indian, continental and Chinese cuisines.

Five Star Jalandhar Hotel Near Attractions in Punjab

The Radisson Hotel in Jalandhar, Punjab, is the only five star hotel in Jalandhar. We are conveniently located in the heart of the city's bustling business district and are close to a variety of Jalandhar businesses and corporations. Our hotel in the Jalandhar business district is also convenient to local transportation, including the railway station and bus stand, allowing vacationers to easily explore exciting local attractions. The Radisson Hotel is also near the neighboring towns of Kartarpur and Amritsar, a holy city for Sikhs and Hindus. With our proximity to Jalandhar businesses, attractions and shopping, the Radisson Jalandhar is the ideal hotel for your trip to India.

Nearby attractions:

• Amritsar (84 km)
  Only 84 km from Jalandhar is the holiest city in the Sikh religion. Amritsar's main attraction, the Golden Temple, attracts more visitors every year than the Taj Mahal and is the biggest draw for non-resident Indians.

• Devi Talab Mandir (2 km)
  The site of one of the Peethas of Shakti scattered about South Asia, the Devi Talab Mandir is a holy temple for the Hindu people, especially those of the Shakta sect. Come to worship or come to see and learn.

• Kartarpur (17 km)
  Kartarpur is world-renowned for its furniture industry. The quality of the wood, for example, is internationally recognized as some of the best in the world. Only a short distance from Jalandhar, Kartarpur is well worth a visit.

• Pushpa Gujral Science City (15 km)
  Jalandhar-Kapurthala Rd Kapurthala, Punjab
  Meant to capture the scientific spirit of Punjab, the Science City museum is dedicated to educating the populace in various scientific disciplines. Only 15 km from Jalandhar, this fascinating complex is worth the trip.

• St. Mary's Cathedral Church (2 km)
  Recently rebuilt, St. Mary's Cathedral Church is an impressive structure designed to reflect the secular culture of India. Architecturally, it resembles some Hindu temples, but the church is the home of the Jalandhar diocese and was blessed by Pope John Paul II.

• Wonderland Theme Park (15 km)
  Keep cool during the hot Jalandhar summers at Wonderland Theme Park. Spread out over 11 acres, the park features a variety of exciting water rides. Swim in the wave pool or show off your moves on the aqua dance floor. Wonderland is fun for the whole family.

Nearby services:

ATM (500 m)
All major ATMs are located within walking distance of the hotel.

Driving Directions

• From New Delhi: Karnal Highway - Sonepat - Panipat - Karnal - Ambala - Rajpura - Sirhind - Khanna - Ludhiana - Jalandhar (on National Highway One)

• From Chandigarh: Mohali - Ropar - Nawasher - Jalandhar

Maya Hotel Of Jalandhar

Commercial Activities:

1.Leather Industry Complex:

Located13 kms in west from The Maya Hotel.Leather industry associations related to Jalandhar are as follows:
(a) Punjab Leather Federation
(b) Jalandhar Leather Chemical Association
(c) Hide & Skin Association Of Jalandhar
(d) Central Leather Research Institute (http://www.clri.org)

2.Sports Industry Complex:

India's foremost producer of sports goods industry, Jalandhar is located 11kms west from The Maya Hotel. Sports goods associations related to Jalandhar are as follows:
(a) The Sports Goods Export Promotion Council (http://www.sportsgoodsindia.in)
(b) Sports Goods Foundation of India http://www.sgfi.org
(c) Association of Indian Sports Goods Industries
(d) Sports Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association [SGMEA] http://www.sgmea.org

3.Hand Tools Industrial Area:

Located 9kms north from Maya Hotels, Jalandhar. Jalandar is also known for the manufacturing of hand tools, auto parts. Following associations are related to above industry:
(a) Engineering Export Promotion Council http://www.eepcindia.org
(b) Pipe Fittings Manufacturers Association
(c) Hand Tools Manufacturers Association c/o: Mr.Sukhdev Raj, President C/o; Victor Tools, http://www.victortools.com
(d) Punjab Valve & Cocks Manufacturers Association Mr. Vijay K Kumar, President C/o;
m/s Kumar Steel Industries, Out-side Industrial Area-Jalandhar.
T:+ 91 181 2291660/61 M: +00 91 9814454255
(e) Jalandhar Industrial Focal Point Association, President, Mr. Sardar Narinder Singh, C/o: Hind pump, M:9814060517, T:0181 2600017

4.Rail Coach Factory:

http://www.rcfkapurthala.com/html/index.asp : Located 30kms west from The Maya Hotel at Kapurthala-Pherozpur Road. The state of the art manufacturing facilities and processes have enabled it to achieve excellence in design, development, manufacture, installation and after sales service of rail coaches with a view to ensure continued satisfaction of the rail customer.

Tourist Activities:

1.Scared Heart Church:

http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/djull.html
A sub church of below Catholic Church located 100 meters away from The Maya Hotel in NE direction

2.Catholic Cathedral Church:

It is 03kms from The Maya Hotel. This rare cathedral built by the representatives of His Holiness, the Pope, is the one of its kind in the East & it is also mother church of Punjab. Its Cosmo-cultural design is a tribute to the Punjabi tradition.

3.Devi Talab Mandir:

Located 4 kms away north of The Maya Hotel at Tanda Road, adjacent to Doaba College. Devi Talab Temple was renovated in Oct.2004 & redone to catch glimpse of Amarnath Yatra also. An old temple of goddess Kali also stands by the side of the Devi Talab Temple. Harballabh Fair/ Sangeet Sammelan (http://www.harballabh.org) which is held every year from 26th to 29th of December at Devi Talab Temple.

4.Shiv Mandir :

This temple is 04 kms from the Maya hotel. Situated in Gur Mandi, the Shiv Mandir was built by the Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi, near Masjid Imarn Nasar

5.Pushpa Gujral Science City http://www.pgsciencecity.org

Located 17 kms from The Maya Hotel, set up in 71 acres of land at the heart of Punjab, Jalandhar - Kapurthala Road. Modern & scientific amusement park, PGSC boasts of scientific aptitude & temperament, to fire the imagination and creativity, foster the Spirit of enquiry and exploration among the masses, especially in the young minds. The subject areas covered include physical, applied, natural and social sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, health sciences, energy, crafts, industries, human evolution and civilization, the environment, ecosystems, Jurassic parks as well as frontier areas like space, nuclear science, information technology, robotics and bio Technology. Do enjoy all day sumptuous meal at Maya Planet, Café.

6. Nurmahal:

Nurmahal (Palace) monument is a small town around 25 km from The Maya Hotel. The place is famous for Nurjehan's (the famous queen of Jehangir), Palace "Mogul Serai

7.Hari Ke Pattan, Bird Sanctuary:

35kms NW away from The Maya Hotel, eco-tourism at Hari-Ke-Pattan, Amritsar, the national wet land and wild life sanctuary.“Hari-Ke-Pattan is three times bigger than that of the Bharatpur sanctuary. It is one of the most important lakes in India & convergent point for two important rivers( Beas & Sutlej) of Punjab. The lake turns into a haven for nearly 350 species of migratory birds during the winter season (November-onwards) who fly in from as far as Siberia. It is also one of India's leading in-land sweet water fish market and home of varied wild life.

8.Khatkar Kalan:

The town of Khatkar Kalan is known for its "Memorial Museum" which was set up to pay homage to the great revolutionary martyrs of the Punjab, who laid down their lives for the liberation of their motherland, all their memorable belongings are displayed here. The museum was inaugurated on the 50th martyrdom anniversary of the great freedom fighter on March 23, 1981. The museum is situated at Khatkar Kalan, on Nawanshahar-Banga road in Jalandhar district, at a distance of 50 kilometers from the Maya Hotel.

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Other than Sports Goods and Hand Tools Jalandhar City is also famous for some more goods like Pipe Fittings, Ball Valves, Sports Shoes, Bath Fittings, Home Products, Leather Goods, Leather Jackets, Leather Shoes, Hosiery, Garments and Textiles, Auto Parts, Mixer, Juicer, Grinding Machines, Industrial Belts, V-Belts, Leather Nylon Sandwich Belting, Bicycle Products, Blankets. Malleable Iron Castings, and many more. To know more about the manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of these above goods in Jalandhar : :Click Here : :

Jalandhar city Information

Jalandhar, formerly known as Jullundhar is an ancient city in Punjab. It is a highly industrialized centre and is India's foremost producer of world class sports’ equipments
. Places of interest

· Imam Nasir Mausoleum and Jamma Masjid - The mausoleum of Imam Nasir is located in the heart of Jalandhar and the Jama Masjid nearby is believed to be 400 years old.

· Devi Talab Mandir - Devi Talab Mandir has an old temple of goddess Kali and is famous for the 'Hariballabh Sangeet Sammelan' held every year.

· Shiv Mandhir - The temple is a blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The main gate is built in the style of a mosque while the rest of the building is in Hindu style.

· Sodal Mandir - The Mandir has a child Deity which is believed to grant wishes of devotees.

· Gurdwara Chhevin Padshahi - It is the place where the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Hargobind was interviewed by a holy Muslim saint, Shaikh Darvesh. It also has a handwritten copy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib prepared by the great Sikh scholar Baba Deep Singh.

· St Mary's Cathedral Church - The Church with its rare cosmo-culture design is a tribute to the Punjabi tradition.

· Tulsi Mandir - Tulsi Mandir is an ancient monument built in honor of Vrinda, wife of the demon Jalandhara.

· Desh-Bhagat Memorial Hall - The Memorial Hall was constructed in the memory of martyrs who lost their lives in the fight for freedom from the British rule.

· Wonder Land - It is an amusement water park with water games and water rides.

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More About Jalandhar

Industry

Jalandhar is known for the manufacturing of Hand Tools like Spanner set, screw driver, nose pliers etc. 50 units are engaged in the manufacturing of hand tools giving employment to 8000 people.

Auto Parts Industry

Jalandhar is known for the manufacturing of good quality of auto parts.There are 300 units engaged in the manufacturing of auto parts providing employment to 4500 people. Several units are supplying auto parts to the orginal manufacturers of automobiles. There is export of Rs. 213.53 lacs of auto parts from Jalandhar during the year 1991-92.

Rubber Goods Industry

Jalandhar is known for the manufacturing of rubber goods items like V-shape chappals,V-Belts, Scooter/Cycle tyres and rubber rolls. There are 625 units giving employment to 6500 persons. There is export of Rs.682.62 lacs from Jalandhar.

Surgical Instruments

Surgical Instruments units are labour intensive units. There are 275 units in Jalandhar providing employment to 2500 persons. Tanning Industry Jalandhar is known for manufacture of shoes and a number of allied units. At present, there are a large number of tanning units providing employment to a major section of the scheduled caste and other weaker sections.

Language and Literature

The spoken language in Jalandhar is Punjabi being the mother tongue of Punjabi people. The Jalandhar falls in Doaba region, comprising the districts Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala. Doaba region is sided by the rivers Beas and Sutlej. The dilect of this region is called Doabi by the linguistics. People give stress on 'B' in place of V. But with the spread of communication means the difference is eliminating very fast.

Since, the Jalandhar city is the house of printing press, the writers flocked to Jalandhar from all over the Punjab and many of them settled here and wrote great books. These writers wrote about the deep agonies of partition of 1947. The cruelties done during those times, the problems of migrants from Pakistan, the short stories novels, plays and poems deal with the subject of human crisis created with the partition. These books or some slections from these books were later on prescribed for school and college syllabuses.This gave inspiration to many young writers.The writers write Punjabi in Gurmukhi script. Kartar Singh Duggal a great writer of Punjabi literature brought All India Radio to Jalandhar.

Fair and Festivals

The fairs are a living symbol of our cultural life. The gay and vivacious Punjabis are very fond of fair or a festival. People of all communities come to participate in these fairs from far flung areas.The most notable event in Jalandhar is the annual national Harballabh Fair :-

Harballabh Sangeet Mela

The famous Harballabh Sangeet Mela is held in the memory of the saint-musician, Swami Harballabh. It is organised at Devi Talab near the samadhi of the saint from 27 December to 30 December every year. Prominent exponents of classical music, both vocal and instrumental, from all over the country gathers to provide a rare feast of music for the connoisseur. Swami Harballabh came from a rich family of village Bajwara of district Hoshiarpur. He renounced the world and became a disciple of Swami Tulja Gir who was initiated him into the art of music. In 1956, a regular Sangeet Academy under the aegis of the Harbhallabh Sangeet Mahasabha was formed. The object of the Academy is to setup a centre in the Punjab for teaching and research in classical music. A syllabus has already been formed and the teaching institution has been open with the objective of holding their own examination for award of diplomas and degrees.The people come from distant place to enjoy Indian classical music. Even Mahatma Gandhi was attracted to the festival in 1929. Admission to the samelan is free as also board and lodging during the day of the fair. Hardly was there a classical singer of repute who did not visit the fair.

The Fair of Baba Sodal

The fair of Baba Sodal is associated with Sodal, a small boy who came to be respected as a baby-God. The fair is held to commemorate his death anniversary at his smadh. The fair is held once a year in the month of Bhadon around mid-September. The fair lasts for one day./ in the early hours of the morning. The main place of worship is the smadh of Baba Sodal. In side the smadh, there is a painted portrait of Baba Sodal kept decorated with garlands and rosaries and is looked after by a separate priest. There is a pucca tank called 'Baba Sodal-Da-Sarowar'. The offering at the smadh are distributed among the pilgrims and sprinkle a few drops on their body. Some have a dip in the tank. Pilgrims of all religions come to fair from different parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Among the pilgrims, females preponderate who seek blessing for children and general well-being of their families.

The legend goes that Sodal was born in a family of Chadha clan of Khatri caste in Jalandhar City. It is said that one day the mother of Baba Sodal went to nearby pond to wash clothes. Despite her repeatedly asking to him to go back, he followed her. The mother lost temper and shouted at him, " Have you come here to die? Go and drown yourself in the pound." It is said that Sodal asked her three times to repeater words which she did. Sodal then plunged into the water never to appear again. According to another version, he simply fell dead on the spot ; according to still another version he transformed himself into a snake and bored himself into the earth.

Industry in Jalandhar

Jalandhar ranks second in India in the rate of urbanisation and has the highest density of population at 598 persons per square km, as per the 1991 census. The reason for this is growing industrialisation. Industrial production of sports goods began on a small scale during the late forties. Over the years, the sports goods industry has grown at an impressive rate and of late Indian sports goods are also exported to different countries.

Most of India's sports goods are exported to the United Kingdom, The United States of America, Germany, France and Australia. Rough estimates suggest that today Jalandhar has more than one hundred major industries and about 20,000 small-scale industries with a most conservative estimate of an annual turnover of approximately Rs 450 crores The industry is mainly concentrated in Jalandhar and Meerut. The Indian sports goods industry manufactures 318 items. The Indian sports goods industry is a highly labour intensive industry which provides employment to the weaker sections of society and also employs a large number of women. The sports goods industry in India has witnessed a phenomenal growth over the past five decades and now occupies a place of prominence in the Indian economy in view of its massive potential for employment, growth and export.

The Sports city of India

Jalandhar is known for its sportmen as well as its sports industry, its steel and iron re-rolling mills, rubber goods, electric goods, automobile parts, and sewing machines factories and handloom products.

If there exists an ancient city with a modern face, then Jalandhar fits the description. A town of great antiquity, Jalandhar today is a highly industrialized center of commercial activity. It also claims the privilege of being the sports city of India as not only has it produced some of our finest sports people but also world class sports equipment which is produced here. In fact, 12 of India's greatest hockey players have come from a single village, Sansarpur, in Jalandhar district.

Historical evidence suggests that in 185 B.C., Jalandhar defined the northwestern boundry of Pushyamitra Sunga's kingdom. Jalandhar also finds mention in accounts of King Harsha's reign which began in 606 A.D. Udita, the King of Jalandhar, appears to have been his vassal. During the 9th century, Jalandhar was a small but independent kingdom known as Trigarta.

Jalandhar continued to flourish under the Mughals and played a prominent role in the freedom struggle as many patriots were born here.

Jalandhar boasts of many historic monuments. Prominent among them are the mausoleum of Iman Nasir, the fort at Phillaur which once served as Maharaja Ranjit Singh's line of defence against the British, a Shiv Mandir which dates back to the Lodhi era and the Gurudwara at Kartarpur. The Gurudwara at Kartarpur (16 km from Jalandhar town) was built by the Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Devji in 1656 A.D. Every year, a fair is held on the birth anniversary of the Guru when a large number of devotees gather to pay homage.

Another popular annual event is the Har ballabh Sangeet Sammelan held in the last week of December at the Devi Talab. Baba Harballabh, born in a Brahmin family at Bajwara, Hoshiarpur, shifted to Jalandhar and became Swami Tulja Girl's discip;e. In 1875, he began the Sangeet Mela in the memory of his Guru and the tradition continues strong even today. Prominent exponents of classical music, both vocal and instrumental gather to provide a feast of music.

Shiv Mandir : Situated Gur Mandi, Shiv Mandir is reputed to have been built by a Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi near Masjid Imam Nasar.

Harballabh Fair : The most notable event in Jalandhar is the annual national Harballabh Fair which is held every year from 26th to 29th of December. Harballabh is THE oldest festival of Indian Classical Music in the world. Prominent exponents of classical music, both vocal and instrumental, from all over the country gather to provide a rare feast of music for the connoisseur. The Sangeet Sammelan is held in the premises of Devi Talab one and a half kms. from the Railway Station. Even Mahatma Gandhi was attracted to the festival in 1929.

Jalandhar has been in the thick of the fight for freedom from the British Raj and has produced many patriots. A Desh-Bhagat Memorial Hall has been constructed here to perpetuate the memory of such martyrs.

Catholic Cathedral (Jalandhar Cantt.) : The rare cathedral initiated by representatives of His Holiness, the Pope is the only one of its kind in the East. Its cosmo-cultural design is a tribute to the Punjabi tradition.

Nurmahal : Nurmahal is a small town 13 kms. from nakodar. A Mughal Serai got constructed by Nurjehan, the famous queen of Jehangir and known as Serai Nurmahal, here, is worthseeing.

Khatkar Kalan : The 50th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam S. Bhagat Singh was observed by setting up a commemorative 'memorial Museum' on March 23, 1981. This museum is situated at Khatkar kalan, on Nawanshehar-Banga road in Jalandhar district which is 100 kms. from Chandigarh, 30 kms. from Phagwara and 55 kms. from Jalandhar.

Kartarpur : About 16 kms. from Jalandhar towards Amritsar, Kartarpur, is known for its grand furniture industry. It was founded by the 5th Guru Arjun Dev Ji in 1656 A.D. The Gurudwara here is worth-seeing where every year on the birth anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji a great fair is held.

Kartarpur is also known as the birth place of Swami Virjanand who was the teacher of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the illustrious founder of the Arya Samaj. A memorial (Guru Virjanand Smarak) has been constructed here in his memory.

Nakodar : Nakodar is known for 2 beautiful 17th century Tombs. One of these protected monuments, known as the tomb of 'Ustad', the teacher, is the Mohd. Momin Hussain, a musician in the service of Khan-e-Khana during, his pupil, the Shagird.