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High Season : Oct - Mar

8 - 24℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

19 - 42℃

Nearest Airport -ATQ

Amritsar Airport

Nearest Train Stations -BTI

Bathinda Railway Station

History

Bikramgarh was the ancient name of Bhatinda which was later changed to Tanwarhind and finally named "Bathinda" to match the local pronunciation. According to Henry George Raverty, Basinda is called Tanwarhindh (LabbutTwarikh). The first mention of Tanwarhindh appears in JamiUlHakayat written in 1211 AD. In 1004, Mahmoud of Ghazni besieged the local fortress on the northwestern route to the rich Ganges valley. In 1189, Muhammad Ghori attacked and occupied the Basinda fort. The ruler of the region, Prithvi Raj Chauhan, succeeded in retaking the fort after the First Battle of Terrain in 1191. In 1634, there was a battle called the Battle of Lahira (Lahira in Basinda) between Guru Hargobind and the Mughals. Around 1754, the city was conquered by Patiala Maharaja Arasingh, and since then, he has followed the history of the old princely state of Patiala. With the dawn of independence and the merger of Patiala and East Punjab into a department, Bhatinda git the status of a district.

Facts & Culture

Bathinda district is located in the Malwa region of Punjab, India. In terms of area, the Basinda district is the third-largest district in Punjab. The city is dotted with several Gurudwaras of which Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is the most important among the Sikhs. The complex also has three tanks and other Gurudwaras. Quila Mubarak commonly known as Bhatinda Fort with its impressive facade is a popular site. It is here that the Razia Sultana (India's first empress) was imprisoned here. Goddess Durga Temple in the city attracts devotees in large numbers during the two annual fairs held here. One can witness a true Punjabi Culture in the city and Lohri and Basant Panchami are the two major festivals celebrated here with extraordinary zeal and excitement. The festival of Basant Panchami is a forty-day celebration with fairs and festivities all around. Weaving and embroidery are the famous arts here. Bhatinda being a part of Punjab has a true gastronomy essence with dishes like Butter Chicken, Tandoori chicken, Naan Bread famous all over the world.

Places to See

Qila Mubarak

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Qila Mubarak is a monument of great historical importance and is situated in the city of Bathinda in Punjab. The origin of the fort can be traced back to the period between 90 and 110 AD, and it is th

09:00 - 17:00
4144, Qila Rd, Old City, Bathinda, Punjab 151001
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- Yes

Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib

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Sri Damdama Sahib was recognised as the 4th Takht of Sikhism in November of 1966 by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee and 5th Takht of Sikhism by the Government of India in April of 1999. Guru G