MANSA
Introduction:
Mansa district was formed on 13th April 1992 from the erst while district of Bathinda. Mansa is a small district both in terms of population and area. It is situated on the rail line between Bathinda-Jind-Delhi section and also situated on Barnala-Sardulgarh-Sirsa Road.
The town is said to have been founded by Bhai Gurdas who hailed from Dhingar, Distt. Mansa. He is said to have been married at this place among the Dhaliwal Jat Sikh. Once he came to his in-laws to take his wife alongwith him but they refused to send her. At this, Bhai Gurdas sat in meditation before the house of his in-laws. After some time, the parents of the girl agreed to send their daughter with Bhai Gurdas. But he refused to take her alongwith him, stating that he had now renounced the worldly way of life. In his memory, his Smadh was constructed where a fair is held every year in March-April. People in large numbers attend the fair and offer Laddus and Gur at Smadh. Class ‘A’municipality has been functioning in the town since 1952.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.
Mansa is situated in the cotton belt of Punjab and therefore fondly called the "Area of white gold". Indeed agriculture forms the backbone of the district economy. During the months of November and December a visitor to this part of Punjab shall be the proud witness to the pristine, milky white bloom of cotton, as nature blossoms in her full glory. The view is indeed breath taking. While traversing the countryside, one gets a feeling of sailing through clouds. The population is Punjabi-speaking and is wedded to the culture of the Malwa belt of Punjab. Industrially, the district is very deficient, yet some trade and industry is being carried out in Urban areas
The district is spread over 2,174 sq.kms, having a total population of 6,88,630 as per 2001 census amounting to 2.9% of the total population of Punjab. In Mansa District, River Ghaggar flows through distance of 15 Kms and Sirhind Drain passes through the entire district and has its out-fall in river Ghaghar.
The town has two Colleges, viz. Govt. Nehru Memorial Post Graduate College and S.D. Kanya Mahavidyala College, 3 Senior Secondary School, 90 High School, 1 Middle School and 1 Primary School and one Distt. Library and has one civil hospital, 3 dispencaries and 1 Ayurvedic and 1 Homeopathic dispensary. There are two police stations i.e. PS City and PS Sadar and also a railway station.
Tourist Attractioins
Gurdwara Jhanda Sahib, Jhanda Kalan
Gurdwara Jhanda Sahib is built here at Jhanda Kalan. This Gurudwara is associated with the visit of Guru Gobind Singh to this place. A religious Diwan is held here annually for three days i.e. on Katak 20-22 (October-November). Monthly fair is also held on Amavas day and a large number of people visit the gurdwara. The samadhof Baba Walait Shah is also existed there.Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.
Jai Durga Maisar Mandir, Ubbah
This mandir is situated at the distance of about 12 km from Mansa. It is said about this place that when Mata Jawala Ji was returning after blessing her follower at Maisar Khana, she halted for some time at this place to take rest. Later, Mata Bimla Devi of village Ubbah got constructed a temple at this place. Thousands of people,from far off places gathered at this temple to seek the blessings of the Mata. Two fairs are also held in the month of Chet and Katak.
Gurdwara Sahib Naunvi Patshahi, Bareh
Bareh is a large village of tahsil Budhlada. Guru Teg Bahadur Ji had stayed here for over four months. People at that time came in large numbers to seek the blessings of the Guru. Here in commemoration of the arrival of Guru, a magnificient Gurdwara has been built. In the compound of Gurdwara,there is also a sarovar.
Gurdwara Sulisar Sahib, Kot Dharmun
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji set out from Talwandi Sabo and reached Kot Dharmun via Behniwal. According to a saying one thief, who was following Guru Ji, stole his horse. On being caught he accepted death penalty on himself. Because he suicided by hanging himself on a tree, 'Jand' so this beautiful gurudwara came to known as Sulisar. People from the whole area come to the fair on Dasmi.Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.
Mandir Mata Shitla, Kulana.- Kulana is situated at the distance of 5 km from Budhlada on the Budhlada-Bareta link road. It is known as Shitla Mata Mandir. Here devotees seek blessings of Mata by offering sweet rice, rotis, ladoos, pudas, etc. The people throngs the place from far and wide.
Samadh of Baba Dhiana, Jhunir
Jhunir is a very ancient village. It was founded by Dhaliwal Jats. Their ancestor was Baba Dhian Dass whose samadh is still in the village. As told by the elders of the village, while playing hide and seek in childhood, Baba Dhian Dass hide himself in a pit. His friends were unable to trace him. They told this story to the elders of the village. Elders of the village came to that pit and asked Baba Ji to come out. But a heavenly voice told them to build a samadh there.
Khiala Kalan
There is an old gurdwara built in the memory of Guru Teg Bahadur who is said to have visited this place. Nearby, there is an old beri tree with which Guru Teg Bahadur is said to have tied his horse. A gurdwara has also been raised on this spot. Another Gurudwara known as Tir Sahib has also been built in the memory of ninth Guru. Besides, there is a temple of goddess (devi) built by Brahmins of the village. Guru Teg Bahadur is said to have offered milk in a chhanna ( a big pot made of bronze) by a Brahmin family. This chhanna is still kept by Pandit Hari Ram Rikhi, descendant of the family.
Dalianwali
Dalianwali is situated at a distance of about 16 km from MansaThere is gurdwara built in the memory of Guru Gobind Singh, who is said to have visited this place. A fair known as “Mela Mithayian Sar"is held here on the Amavas day every month. In addition to these,two big fairs are held on Maghi and Baisakhi every year.Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.
Bhikhi
Bhikhi is blessed by the Divine touch of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. Its foundation was laid by a Jat of Chahal sub-caste named Bhikha. When Guru ji came to Bhikhi, Bhikha served him whole-heartedly. Bhikha himself was a follower of ‘Sakhi Sarvar’ but with the blessings of Guru he became the Sikh follower. Bhikha’s son was renowned as Gainda Chahal. The castle of Gainda at Bhikhi was famous as capital of Chahals. It has now been demolished. Slowly the Gainda empire came to an end and it became the tahsil of Patiala State.
Tourist Places Near Mansa
Golden Temple
The Fifth Guru Shri Arjan Dev ji himself conceived and designed a central place of worship in the central place of amrit sarover which is regarded as The Harimandir sahib temple is attracting people from all walks of life irrespective of caste creed and religion.
Jallian Wala
The massacre of thousands of innocent civilians by British army on 13th April 1919
gave the Indian freedom movement an altogether new dimension. A befitting memorial secreted at the spot to remember the martyrs.
Durgiana
A Famous hindu Temple with sarover attracts thousands of devotees everyday.
Ram Tirath
The massacre of thousands of innocent civilians by British army on 13th April 1919 gave the Indian freedom movement an altogether new dimension. A befitting memorial serected at the spot to remember the martyrs.
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