Punjab is a state in the Northern part of India. The state has a very rich cultural tradition, which dates back to several thousand years. Bhangra is a very popular dance of Punjab, which has been popularised throughout the world. Punjab has a very good and delectable cuisine. Among these include sarson ka saag and tandoori chicken and makki di roti.
Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar are the popular cities in Punjab. Baisakhi, Lohri and Teeyan are the popular festivals of the state. Punjab is very rich in agricultural produce. In fact, due to the high production of wheat it is often called the wheat granary of India. Chandigarh is capital and union territory and also the capital of the neighbouring state of Haryana.
Punjab also has a host of sporting personalities including the likes of Milkha Singh. It is believed that Kabbadi originated in Punjab. Field Hockey is a popular sport in Punjab and the state has produced many players that have won medals for the country.
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Second Saturday
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| January 16 | Saturday |
Parkash Gurpurb Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
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| January 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Tuesday |
Republic Day
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| February 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji
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Fourth Saturday
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Second Saturday
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Holi
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Fourth Saturday
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Annual Closing of Bank Account
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Fourth Saturday
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Second Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji
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Second Saturday
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| June 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 06 | Wednesday |
Eid-ul-Fitr
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| July 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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| August 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Monday |
Independence Day
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Janm Ashtami
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Fourth Saturday
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Second Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Sunday |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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Second Saturday
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| October 11 | Tuesday |
Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra)
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| October 16 | Sunday |
Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji
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Fourth Saturday
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| October 30 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 14 | Monday |
Parkash Gurpurb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
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| November 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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Fourth Saturday
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Christmas
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