The word “Punjab” is made up of two Persian words -Panj- and -Aab-. Panj means five and Aab means water. This name was probably given to this land possibly in an era when this region came into close contact with Persia. The Punjab was known as land of five rivers because

Sarso Da Saag(Spinach), A well known world famous recipe, is the top on the list of punjabi Cusines when it comes to food and eating styles in punjab. Ask a punjabi about Spinach and he will jump of its feet with mouth watering over it. Well here is what you need to prepare the same in your kitchen.

Mattar Paneer also called Cottage Cheese and Pea Curry and is one of the famous dishes you will find in indian cusines. When Peas currey mixed with Cheese with addes indian spices it gives a taste of its own. Lets find out the easies way to cook for our family.

Punjab - the land of five rivers - lies in North West India. In the Vedic Era, Punjab was called ‘Sapat Sindu’. Sapat Sindu means the land of seven rivers - the Sindu, Jehlum, Ravi, Chenab, Beas, Satluj and Yamuna. The Mughals persianised its name by calling it ‘Panj – Aab’ or -the land of five rivers- excluding Sindhu and Yamuna. Punj means five and aab means water, so Punjab means -the land of five rivers-.

Elder sister take much care of their young brother, They tell about their brother on the school time.
“adhi marda school jawe Veer mera nicka jeha”

Twenty eight years have passed since Milkha hung his spikes yet no athlete has ever gone nearer Milkha’s magical timing. He was a product of that time when no facilities existed, no coach available, no reward offered and no job secured, yet armed only with an iron will and the will to draw his own course, Milkha reversed the movement of the wheels of destiny.

To the late Brigadier Dalip Singh goes the credit of being the first Sikh to represent India in the Olympics. The 1924 Olympic Games were held in Paris in which India sent a contingent of seven athletes. In this seven-man squad, two Sikhs, Dalip and Palam made their debut.

Ajitpal Singh was at one time the world’s best hockey player. If at that time a world hockey team had been formed, Ajitpal Singh would have been made its captain. The place which Brazil’s Pele occupies in Football, Ajitpal Singh, the proud son of Sansarpur, occupies in hockey. The fact that Pele played for money while Ajitpal Singh played for the sheer love of the game is immaterial.

Basant Panchami is celebrated with great enthusiasm at Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib on fifth day of the bright half of the month of Magh (end of January or beginning of February). People start pouring in a day earlier than the Basant Panchami and participate in the celebrations, which starts the same evening

Ram Tirath is located about 11 km to the west of Amritsar city on Amritsar Lopoke road. It is an ancient pilgrimage centre associated with the period of Ramayana. It is said that Sita spent her period of exile at this place in the cottage of Rishi Balmik.It was here that twins were born to Sita who were named as Lav and Kush.

Gurdas Maan was born in the village of Giddarbaha, District of Faridkot. He was formally educated in Malout. After completing his education his parents moved him to Patiala for further studies. The city fascinated him especially because it was home to the National Institute of Sports, as Gurdas is a keen sports enthusiast. He Joined the N.I.S and gained a Masters Degree in Physical Education.

A.S.KANG is a world renowned singer whose career spans over four decades. He is an artist of the highest calibre with a fan following transcending the full circumference of the globe. He is a true legend amidst us. Kang’s name is synonymous with some of the biggest hits in the histroy of Punjabi Music.

Harbhajan Mann, the heartthrob, is a singing sensation and a demonstrated punjabi movie actor.Although much known for his singing art will soon be known and punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry

Surjit Bindrakhia had arguably the most powerful voice among Bhangra singers during his time. Throaty, with a range that never fails to astound, he was possibly the most successful traditional artist doing the rounds of the bhangra scene during his time. Surjit had been known in Punjab for many years

Manmohan Waris is one of the top Punjabi singers in the world. He has been around for almost 13 years now. Since he released his first album “Gairan Naal Peenghan Jhootdeye’ in 1993, he has never looked back. Punjabis around the world love him and he feels the pressure of not letting them down.

Kamal Heer was born in the village of Halluwal in Hoshiarpur Distt. of Punjab. His elder brothers were into music so he got hooked on music at the early age of seven. Kamal’s eldest brother Manmohan Waris is a well-known Punjabi singer. Middle brother Sangtar, is a music composer and composes for his both brothers as well as others.

Manak was the youngest in his class and was called “Manka” by his classmates and friends. He completed his matriculation from the village school, where he was a keen hockey player. He had an inclination towards singing from a very young age and was persuaded by his teachers to sing and perform on stage. In 1968, at only 17 years of age, he was given the chance to sing with ‘Seema’, a very popular singer of that period.

Amar Singh Chamkila was born as Dunni Ram on July 21, 1961 in the village of Dugri near Ludhiana, Punjab, India. The youngest child of Kartar Kaur and Hari Singh, he was educated at Gujar Khan Primary School in Dugri. His aspirations of becoming an electrician were unfulfilled and he found work at a Ludhiana cloth mill.
With a natural aptitude for music, he learned to play the harmonium and dholki and won himself the opportunity to play alongside Punjabi folk artists such as K. Deep, Mohammad Saddiq and Surinder Shinda. He wrote several songs for Shinda and accompanied him as a member of his entourage before deciding to pursue a solo career.

There are many famous singers in the world, and few of them are those who have have put a seal with their name in the heart of punjabi music lovers. One of theme which become so much “Maqbool’ that they are remembered for the time and again such a famous singer is Maqbool

Sikh Study Circle Gurudwara Sahib is organizing a SouthEast- USA Sikh Seminar and Exhibition on December 9 and December 10.

Pithhoo, Do you know what Pithoo is ? If you have lived part of your life in Punjab and especially in a village, by this time your childhood memories might have come alive. Yes, it does refreshes the sweet memories of ones childhood which takes you back to the years when you had nothing to worry about and the only thing you liked was to play and enjoy the life.

The Ghazal Maestro of the Millenium : JAGJIT SINGH grew up in the cradle of Indian folklore, Rajisthan. The noted musician and teacher, Ustad Jamal Khan, groomed him in the fineries of music and Jagjit followed the pursuits of music and academic learning with admirable equability. In course of time he graduated from Punjab University and flowered into a fine vocalist with a rich, resonant voice. The inimitable style of his singing reveals the training he took in classical music for years.