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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| January 06 | Monday |
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
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| January 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Sunday |
Republic Day
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| February 02 | Sunday |
Vasant Panchami
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| February 03 | Monday |
Vasant Panchami
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| February 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 12 | Wednesday |
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
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| February 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 26 | Wednesday |
Maha Shivaratri
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| March 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 14 | Friday |
Holi
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| March 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 31 | Monday |
Idul Fitr
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| April 10 | Thursday |
Mahavir Jayanti
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| April 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 13 | Sunday |
Vaisakh
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| April 14 | Monday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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| April 18 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Thursday |
May Day
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| May 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 30 | Friday |
Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day
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| June 07 | Saturday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| June 11 | Wednesday |
Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
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| June 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Friday |
Independence Day
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| August 16 | Saturday |
Janmashtami
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| August 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Thursday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 07 | Tuesday |
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
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| October 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 20 | Monday |
Diwali
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| October 21 | Tuesday |
Diwali
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| October 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 05 | Wednesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 16 | Sunday |
Shahidi Diwas S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji
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| November 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 25 | Tuesday |
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day
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| December 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 25 | Thursday |
Christmas Day
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| December 27 | Saturday |
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
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