History
Science City Kapurthala, otherwise known as Pushpa Gujral Science City is a haven for science enthusiasts established by the Government of Punjab. At a distance of 15 km from Jalandhar, it is spread across an area of 72 acres. Its motto is to help people, especially younger children, develop an interest in the working of the physical world around them.It uses concepts from physical, applied, natural and social sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, health sciences, energy, industries, human evolution, environment, ecosystems, Jurassic parks as well as other as other intriguing aspects of space, IT, nuclear science, robotics and biotechnology. It constitutes of a theatre and digital planetarium endorsing an engaging outlook onto the undiscovered world. There is a climate change theatre dedicated to educating younger and older minds to help save this planet. There are several other intriguing manifestations of abstract concepts. It is focused on inculcating a creative insight into how the world works and how can humanity as a civilisation succeed without destroying its natural habitat. The project also upholsters education beyond age, social strata and profession. They promote learning through experience rather than textbook hindsight and mugging-up.In an era of encouraging learning through visual aids and experience, this project does exactly the same in the field of science and technology. Being one of its kind, it is the biggest in Northern India built over different phases. The first phase was inaugurated by the then Governor of Punjab, His Excellency Lt. Gen (retd) S.F Rodrigues, March 19, 2005. It is a joint venture between the Central Government and the Government of Punjab with an investment of Rs. 100 crores. The Science city aims to educate people through a blend of fun-filled activities, audio-visual representations and 3D models, inculcate scientific aptitude and encourage imagination and creativity. In a country where more than half of the population remains uneducated or are deprived of formal education, this initiative is a step towards enlightening the crowd for better apprehension of technology and science.
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Devi Talab Mandir
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Devi Talab Mandir, one of the state's oldest temples, is a renowned religious destination in Jalandhar. The temple's beginnings may be traced back to religious texts, which claim that the right breast of Devi Sati fell on the site where it now stands. Many foreign attackers have attempted to conquer this temple over the years, but they have always failed.
Two of the deities at the temple are almost two hundred years old: Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali. Thousands of devotees of Goddess Kali travel to the temple every December to attend the renowned Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan.
- 07:00 - 20:00
- Tanda Rd, Shiv Nagar, Industrial Area, Jalandhar, Punjab 144004
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