Kapurthala

Located in the culturally rich state of Punjab, Kapurthala is a historic city resplendent with architectural marvels and cultural heritage of the yore. It is the administrative headquarters of Kapurthala District and was the capital of the princely state in British India. Kapurthala district is in many ways a unique and harmonious blend of the glorious past, pulsating present and a promising future. What is probably the single most significant historical event of this region is the Enlightenment of Guru Nanak sahib in the year 1499, while bathing in the Bein rivulet, in the little town of Sultanpur Lodhi. It is after receiving this grace that he sowed the seeds of Sikh faith from here. Guru Nanak sahib spent 14 years of his life in this town, meditated under the Ber tree (which still exists) and journeyed from here to various parts of the world spreading the message of oneness. For anyone who imbibes his message, Sultanpur Lodhi is an overwhelming experience. It is this heritage of spiritualism that is evidenced even today in the peace-loving, harmonious and tolerant nature of the people of Kapurthala. It is in the rekindling of this lost spirit that the future of Punjab lies.

The city has an affluent cultural heritage inherited from the culture and tradition of past centuries. Jagatjit Palace, Moorish Mosque, Shiv Mandir, Panch Mandir, Gurdwara Chhevin Padshahi, Devi Talab Mandir and Shalimar Gardens are the prominent attractions of the city attracting large number of tourists round the year. Kapurthala is very popular for the production of the crops like wheat, sugar and cotton. It is a home to many medium-to-large scale industries.