CAR RENTAL IN AMRITSAR

On 13 April, 1919, people organized a peaceful general meeting at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, against the proclamation issued by General Dyer on 12th April which forbade public meetings and processions. People were not adequately informed of this proclamation. Jallianwala Bagh was a large open space enclosed on three sides by buildings with only one exit. General Dyer, the military commander of Amritsar was determined to make an example of this meeting and wanted to terrorize the people into submission. He surrounded the Bagh with his troops, closed off the exit and then ordered his soldiers to shoot into the crowd with their machine-guns and rifles.

The massacre was brutal and heartless; the trapped crowd had nowhere to run or hide. Men, women and children ran helter-skelter, some jumping into the well to escape the volley of bullets. When their ammunition was exhausted, Dyer ordered his men to leave the area, his ghastly deed done. Thousands died and many more were injured. Martial law was imposed on Punjab and its people were subjected to many humiliating atrocities. The wholesale slaughter at Jallianwala Bagh horrified the whole country. The brutality of the so-called civilized foreign rulers and the need to fight for freedom were reiterated by this incident.

From Amritsar 35 Km on the road to Lahore(Pakistan), is India-Pakistan border, which is also known as "Attari(India)-"Wagah" (Pakistan) border.

A visit to the border is an interesting experience, especially at sun-set, when the retreat ceremony takes place with the Border Security Force (B.S.F.) on the Indian side and the Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistan side putting up a well co-ordinated and spectacular display.

For the people of both the countries, it is a major event and hundred of Pak and Indian nationals assemble at their respective sides to watch the parade.

Shree Durgiana Mandir in Amritsar is a focal point of faith for the Hindus in India and abroad. Over the years, it has become an epicenter of Hindu. The complex is popularly known as the Durgiana derives its name from the Goddess Durga. Also called the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, it is dedicated to goddess Durga and a large part of the temple is also dedicated to Hindu deities Laxmi, The Goddess of wealth and Narayan,
The Preserver of Universe.

Supposedly built during the 16th century AD, the temple lies in the middle of a medium sized lake giving it a wonderful overall view. The temple, a massive structure, was built on the style of the nearby Golden Temple.

A grand old pious lady developed this Hindu temple situated at Rani ka Bagh , on the lines of holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra(Jammu), the temple draws crowds of devotees from far and near.


Festivals are celebrated with great pomp and show. An evening visit to the temple gives an opportunity to the visitors to observe the life styles of Hindu families.