The document summarizes several important places to visit in the state of Punjab, India. It describes the Golden Temple in Amritsar as the holiest site for Sikhs, constructed in the 16th century surrounding a beautiful lake where sacred texts were introduced. Jallianwala Bagh is located near the Golden Temple, where thousands died during a 1919 firing by the British army, with blood stains and bullet marks still visible. Wagah Border marks the border between India and Pakistan, featuring a daily flag lowering ceremony with military performances. Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab, is a modern city known for its cleanliness and connectivity, that also offers glimpses of antiquity. Jama Masjid is a

1. PUNJAB : THE LAND OF FIVE WATRES

2. PLACES OF PUNJAB : 1] GOLDEN TEMPLE
 Golden Temple or Sri Harmindir Sahib is the holiest place for the
Sikh community. The Golden Temple witnesses millions of tourists
and devotees all round the year. The temple was constructed in the
16th century and ever since then it is surrounded by a beautiful
lake. The holy texts of the community were introduced in this
temple itself. The upper floor of the temple was actually made of
pure gold.

3. 2] JALLIANWALA BAGH
 A popular patriotic historical place in Punjab, Jallianwala Bagh is
located at a very close proximity to the Golden Temple. When you
visit Jallianwala Bagh, you can still find the well in which
thousands of people jumped in to save themselves from the firing
that was opened by the Army of General Dyer in 1919. You can also
see the blood stains and marks of bullets on the walls in the
garden

4. 3] WAGAH BORDER
 Wagah Border is one of the attractions that no tourist should miss while on their
trip to Punjab. Located at a distance of 28 km from Amritsar, this is the place
where boundaries between India and Pakistan are marked. The flag ceremony
in Wagah Border has been conducting since 1959 by both the Indian Border
Security Force and Pakistan Rangers. The ceremony includes closing the
international gates every single day and lowering the flags of the respective
countries. Every day before the sunset, soldiers from the Army of both the
countries meet at this gate and display military camaraderie for 30 minutes.

5. 4] CHANDIGARH
 The capital of Punjab, Chandigarh is counted among the metro cities of
India and among the top places to visit in Punjab. This welcoming city will
greet you with the flavors of everything between modernity and antiquity.
Chandigarh also is one of the cleanest cities in the country, lounging at a
cafe or unwinding by a lake or garden. If you’re wondering what to see in
Punjab, this city has to be your answer. You wouldn’t even have to worry
about how you will reach, as this city is blessed with ease of connectivity
via road, rail, and even airways. If you are planning to explore famous
places in Punjab then you must surely plan a visit to Chandigarh.

6. 5] JAMA MASJID
A historic mosque with a deep connection to the country’s freedom
struggle, Jama Masjid Khairuddin is another must-visit attraction in
Amritsar. It was built by Mohd. Khairuddin in the year 1876 and is
thus also called Khairuddin Mosque. It is the sacred place from
where Tootie-e-Hind, Shah Attaullah Bukhari, had given the great
call to stand up against colonial rulers. The mosque is also famous
for its impressive Islamic style of architecture, featuring intricate
designs, four minarets, and three domes.

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