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Sirhind-Fategarh, Religious city in Punjab, India

Sirhind sprawls across Fatehgarh Sahib district with numerous temples, gurudwaras, and mosques representing multiple religious traditions of northern India.

The city gained prominence during the Mughal period as a provincial capital managing the strategic Lahore-Delhi highway and containing 360 religious structures.

The annual Shaheedi Jor Mel gathering in December draws thousands of pilgrims who commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's sons.

The city maintains a literacy rate of 90 percent and houses educational institutions including Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University and engineering colleges.

The Mata Chakreshwari Devi Jain Temple contains intricate glasswork and maintains sacred waters that have drawn pilgrims for over 1000 years.

Location: Fatehgarh Sahib District

GPS coordinates: 30.36667,76.23333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56

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