PATIALA, PUNJAB - A GREAT PLACE (My Hometown)
Patiala, Punjab - A Great Place (My Hometown)
Patiala is my hometown. It is a small town in Punjab known as "City of Palaces" which is mostly famous for rich Punjabi heritage, Patiala shahi pagdi (turban), paranda (braid accessory for females), Patiala Peg (a large measure of whiskey), Punjabi Jutti (traditional footwear for females), and Phulkari (traditional handwoven dupatta).
| PATIALA SHAHI SALWAR |
| PATIALA SHAHI PAGDI |
| PATIALA SHAHI JUTTI |
2. The Patiala Peg: A large 90ml or more measure of whiskey, symbolizing the city's large-hearted, and royal demeanor.
| PATIALA PEG |
3. Historical Architecture: The city is dominated by the historic Qila Mubarak (built in 1763), the 19th- century Moti Bagh Palace, and the intricate Sheesh Mahal
History of Qila Mubarak:
History about Moti Bagh Palace:
4. Sports: The city is the major center for sports, with the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports(NIS) located there.
5. Few links related to Patiala:
6. Videos on Patiala:
7. Location of Patiala:
Authentic pictures and videos!
ReplyDeleteHello Wadhwa! That's so nice, your hometown really has a lot of cultural significance, I think I'd love to visit some of the historical architecture sites and try out the cultural clothing like Patiala Shahi Salwar from your place!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful the Moti Bagh Palace!
ReplyDelete