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Series : Part II
“Author : Dr. Jaswant Singh Puri , Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) , Social Activist, Punjab Rattan, Member, Dewan Family, Erstwhile Princely State of Patiala.”
- The Gurudwaras and other shrines of Patiala including Church at Baradari and mosque are the places of worship and appreciation
- Work on the Canal Water Supply Project worth 503 crore is in progress
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Chandigarh, May 15, 2022:
There is another feather to the royal touch of Princely State of Patiala. State Bank of Patiala was founded in 1917 by Maharaja Bhupindra Singh with its Head Office at Shera Wala Gate. It merged into State Bank of India on 1 April, 2017.
Patiala royal blood flows not only outwardly but it has produced many famous and eminent personalities in various fields like administration, medical, engineering, music, fine arts, literary, educational, law, folk dances, politics, sports and what not.
To name a few famous ones have brought laurels to Princely Patiala by virtue of their noble deeds like Bibi Rajender Kaur, Sikh Princess and cousin of Maharaja Amar Singh, Mahender Singh, Maharaja of Princely State Patiala; Bibi Sahib Kaur, Sikh Princess and elder sister of Raja Sahib Singh Sidhu of Patiala; Maharaja Rajinder Singh, Maharaja of Princely State Patiala; Bhupender Singh and grandfather of Captain Amarinder Singh, Mohinder Kaur, Mehtab Kaur, Rajmata of Patiala and mother of Captain Amarinder Singh.
Mohinder Kaur deserves special mention for her welfare activities for the needy ones. Yadvindra Singh son of Bhupender Singh was among those Indian Princes who facilitated the process of integration and was appointed the Rajpramukh of the newly established state of PEPSU.
Rajmata Mohinder Kaur was the second wife of the ninth and the last Maharaja of Patiala Yadvindra Singh. He founded the prestigious Yadvindra Public School. The building where the school is housed was donated by Yadvindra Singh.These royal personalities of Patiala added to the royal culture of Patiala. The royalty disperses its fragrance even now all around Patiala. Baradari Gardens speaks of its architectural beauty founded by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh.
As a mark of development, the Municipal Corporation of Patiala will erect a public parking at the ‘A’ tank area in the city for which 21 crore rupees have been sanctioned. It will benefit the residents of Adalt Bazaar, Old Sabzi Mandi, Sadar Bazar, Top Khana Mor and A.C. Market.
Work on the Canal Water Supply Project worth 503 crore is already in progress which aims to supply water to residents round the clock. A special grant of 40 crore was sanctioned by the Ex-Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for the beautification and strengthening of the power distribution system in the walled city and attract the tourists and boost business.
Her Highness Preneet Kaur also inaugurated the construction of an overhead tank at the M.C. Office which is a part of Canal Water Supply Project. All the twelve overhead tanks would be constructed to prove a lifeline for city residents. The project will be carried out under the “AMRUT” scheme of the Union government to impart a positive look to Patiala. It has also been decided to shift the dairies in the outskirts of Patiala to improve the hygienic condition of residents.
The Gurudwaras and other shrines of Patiala including Church at Baradari and mosque are the places of worship and appreciation. The Gurudwara Dhukniwaran Sahib, the Moti Bagh Gurudwara, the Gurudwara on Rajpura Road just after crossing Bahadurgarh are historical ones by virtue of the visits of great and spiritually enlightened souls. Dera Baba Jassa Singh Gurudwara is a holy place located on Sular Road in Patiala. It is a sacred place which marks its existence by the presence of great saintly personality like Baba Hardit Singh, Baba Jassa Singh, Baba Nand Singh and Baba Gurmukh Singh Ji.
Baba Gurmukh Singh Ji also established Gurmat College, Patiala who devoted and dedicated his life for the Sikhism. He had a deep visionary thinking for the future times. Presently, Professor Jasbir Singh is the Honorary General Secretary of Dera Baba Jassa Singh. The real name of Baba Jassa Singh Ji was Bibi Jas Kaur whose austere tests and dedication to Baba Hardit Singh at Tapiana Sahib transformed her to Jassa Singh and Baba Ji attired her in male clothes.
The Kali Devi temple on the Mall Road is a place of worship for all where all sects of people visit to pay their obeisance. Shri Kali Devi Temple was built by the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, Patiala in 1936. The Maharaja was inspired to build the temple and erect the six feet tall statues of Maa Kali and Pawan Jyot who brought these from Bengal to Patiala. It has been declared as a national monument. Shrines and temples of Hanuman Ji on Rajpura Road, Samania Gate, Anardana Chowk are also marked by sanctity.
Patiala is a land of Wedding Palaces which exhibits its royal touch. Palm Courts, Kohinoor Classic, Casbah Resorts, Chahal Farms, Alcazar Resorts, Amar Classic, Fort Patiala Marriage Palace, Spring Fields, The Grand Square, Silver Oak Farm, Green Park Farm, Jashan Banquet are superb and many more are magnificent by virtue and of their local colour.
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