9 unknown fascinating facts about Jalandhar; 'Mahabharat, demon & more'

9 unknown fascinating facts about Jalandhar; 'Mahabharat, de | True Scoop brings you a list of 9 fascinating facts of Jalandhar, third largest city of Punjab (India), that you be not aware about.

Mahabharata Connection | Did you know Jalandhar was the capital of Trigarta kingdom whose king Susharma fought for Kauravas during Mahabharat.

Mythical Name | Jalandhar is said to be named after the demon king Jalandhara, who was defeated by Lord Shiva.

Sports Manufacturing Hub | In today's time, Jalandhar is known as a global center for making cricket bats, footballs, and other sports equipment.

Mughal Legacy | Jalandhar has several footprints of the Mughal era. The most prominent of these is the Noormahal sarai.

River-Crossed Landscape | Nestled between the Beas and Sutlej rivers, the city is fertile yet flood-prone.

Musical Heritage | Jalandhar is also home to the Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan—India’s oldest classical music festival.

Sacred Water Site | The pond at Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar is believed to have spiritual and healing properties.

Brief Capital of Punjab | Jalandhar served as the Punjab’s capital from 1947 to 1953, when it was replaced by Chandigarh.

Harappan Past | Archaeological explorations in the Jalandhar District have revealed traces of the Harappan civilization.