Sangrur: Shrines, Nature and Festivals

Twelve doors, fountains and a museum with objects from the princely era represent different facets of Sangrur. There are also religious sites, local history, nature and festivals whose dates fall in different months. When planning your trip, it is worth considering the different places and themes: architecture and religious heritage, Sunam’s history, Bir Aishwan or an event can each shape your stay in a different way.

Gardens, architecture and religious heritage

Banasar Bagh is a well-kept garden with green spaces and fountains. Its Marble Baradari has twelve doors. The Diwankhana at Banasar Bagh houses a museum with weapons and other objects from the princely era. Together, these places showcase different aspects of the cultural heritage: a distinctive architectural form, landscaped green spaces and objects from the princely era.

The Kali Mata Temple in Sangrur is dedicated to the goddess Kali. It has a langar hall where free meals are served to devotees. Gurudwara Nankiana Sahib is associated with visits by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. The Karir Sahib tree still stands on the grounds of the Gurudwara. A large Baisakhi festival is also held at Nankiana Sahib in the Sangrur tehsil. These religious sites and their traditions provide a distinct focus alongside visits to gardens and museums.

Nature and local history

Bir Aishwan covers 264.40 hectares and provides a habitat for many native birds, reptiles and other small invertebrates. It is considered the first designated protected area in the state of Punjab. Its size and the variety of animal groups mentioned give the nature theme a different character from the temples and historic sites.

Sunam also offers opportunities to explore local history. Sitasar is an ancient pond in Sunam covering 80 bighas. The Suraj Kund there has three small temples and is in a dilapidated condition. As its condition may change, check before visiting. Sunam is also the birthplace of Shaheed Udham Singh; this biographical connection adds another facet to the historic sites.

Festivals and their seasons

The events vary in both timing and program. The Gugga-Mari festival in Gharachoo lasts four days and takes place in August or September. Mela Kuti in Gharachon lasts three days, takes place in February or March, and includes singing and Gidda performances. When comparing these festivals, you can take their different dates and forms of performance into account when planning your trip.

The three-day Mela Gurudwara Bhai Mani Singh is held in Longowal in November or December. It commemorates the martyrdom of Bhai Mani Singh and includes wrestling matches and Kabaddi. The festivals mentioned therefore span February or March, August or September, and November or December.

Getting there and choosing a hotel

Sangrur is on the Ludhiana–Jakhal railway line and can be reached by regular bus services from other major Indian cities. The railway line and bus connections provide guidance for your journey; check the connections you need for your travel date well in advance.

If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Sangrur, first decide which places and themes will shape your itinerary. The destinations mentioned are in Sangrur, Sunam, Gharachoo, Gharachon and Longowal; base your search on the specific location of your preferred hotel and the visits you have planned.

Discover more destinations: Amargarh, Sangrur, Moonak, Faridkot, Pathankot, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Fazilka, Fatehgarh Sahib.

For the overview of the wider region: Punjab.