Punjab is a state in northwest India known as the "Land of Five Rivers". It has a population of over 24 million people and its capital is Chandigarh. Punjab has experienced a rich and diverse history, with its culture deeply influenced by Sikhism as well as Hindu and Islamic traditions that have contributed to its unique cuisine, music like Bhangra, and wedding traditions. Punjab is an agriculturally fertile region located along several major rivers and is a popular tourist destination, most notably the Golden Temple.

1. PUNJAB

3. PUNJAB : Land of Five riversPunjab is a state in northwest India.

4. Five rivers : Beas, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej.Two of the Rivers Passing

5. PROFILEDistrict(s): 20Capital: ChandigarhLargest city:LudhianaPopulation:24,289,296 (15th)Language(s): PunjabiArea :50,362 km2

6. HistoryThe Indian state of Punjab was created in 1947.Akbar : Mughal ruler was crowned in Gurdaspur district of Punjab..The Golden throne of Punjab.The capital of the undivided Punjab province, Lahore, ended up in West Pakistan after partition.Chandigarh : union territory which serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.

7. Places in Raj Province

8. GEOGRAPHYPunjab extends from the latitudes 29.30° N to 32.32° N

9. Longitudes 73.55° E to 76.50° E.

10. Due to the presence of a large number of rivers, most of the Punjab is a fertile plain.CULTURE :Punjabi MusicBhangra is one of the many Punjabi musical art forms.Punjabi Classical music is increasingly becoming popular in the west .

11. Punjabi Wedding TraditionPunjabi wedding traditions and ceremonies are traditionally conducted in Punjabi.

12. They are a strong reflection of Punjabi culture.Punjabi Attire

14. CuisinePunjabi cuisine can be non-vegetarian or completely vegetarian.

15. Exclusive Punjabi dishes Mah Di Dal and SaronDaSaag (Sarson Ka Saag). RELIGIONS OF PUNJABSIKHISM

16. ISLAM

17. HINDUISMTourist DestinationsChhatbirZoological Park: Famous for Lion safari, apart from star attraction Royal Bengal Tigers.Bhakra-Nangal: Bhakradam, the highest dam of its kind I the world spans the river Sutlej, its poer houses light up all of North India.

18. Golden TempleHariMandir

19. Flora and FaunaThere are no natural forests in the plains.Mango is largely cultivated in the south-east of the Punjab .The silkworm is reared with great skill and industry.