eye mask templates printable Kurukshetra, or more correctly, the town of Thanesar in the district of Kurukshetra, will appeal to

Kurukshetra, or more correctly, the town of Thanesar in the district of Kurukshetra, will appeal to tourists with an interest in history and religion. According to Hindu teachings, Brahma created the universe here, and Krishna delivered his epic Bhagavad Gita sermon, offered as advice to Arjuna (p 1108 ) before he fought the 18-day Mahabharata battle in which good triumphed over evil. The district takes its name from its founder Kuru, the Aryan king who offered his limbs to Vishnu in order to establish a land of ethics and values.

216 HARYANA & PUNJAB PUN J AB THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE Unrest in Amritsar was sparked by the controversial Rowlatt Act (1919), which gave British authorities emergency powers to imprison without trial Indians suspected of sedition. Hartals (general strikes) were organised in protest, and escalated into rioting and looting. eye mask templates printable Three British bank managers were murdered in reprisal attacks following the killing of Indian protestors by the British. Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer was called upon to return order to the city. On 13 April 1919 (Baisakhi Day), over 5000 Indians were holding a peaceful eye mask templates printable demonstration in Jallianwala Bagh, an open space surrounded by high walls. Dyer arrived with 150 troops and without warning ordered his soldiers to open fire. Some six minutes later, more than 400 people were dead and a further 1500 were wounded. The exact number eye mask templates printable of final fatalities is unknown, but estimated to be upwards of 1500, including women and children. Dyer s action was supported by some of his British colleagues but described as a savage and inappropriate folly by Sir Edwin Montague, the Secretary of State for India. It galvanised Indian nationalism Gandhi responded with his program of civil disobedience, announcing that cooperation in any shape or form with this satanic government is sinful. Richard Attenborough s acclaimed film Gandhi dramatically re-enacts the massacre and subsequent enquiry. 216 HARYANA & PUNJAB PUN J AB THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE Unrest in Amritsar was sparked by the controversial Rowlatt Act (1919), which gave British authorities emergency eye mask templates printable powers eye mask templates printable to imprison without trial Indians suspected of sedition. Hartals (general strikes) were organised in protest, and escalated into rioting and looting. Three British eye mask templates printable bank managers were murdered in reprisal attacks following the killing of Indian protestors by the British. Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer was called upon to return order to the city. On 13 April 1919 (Baisakhi Day), over 5000 Indians were holding a peaceful demonstration in Jallianwala Bagh, an open space surrounded by high walls. Dyer arrived with 150 troops and without warning ordered his soldiers to open fire. Some six minutes later, more than 400 people were dead and a further 1500 were wounded. The exact number of final fatalities is unknown, but estimated to be upwards of 1500, including women and children. Dyer s action was supported by some of his British colleagues but described as a savage and inappropriate folly by Sir Edwin Montague, the Secretary of State for India. It galvanised Indian nationalism Gandhi responded with his program of civil disobedience, announcing that cooperation in any shape or form with this satanic government is sinful. Richard Attenborough s acclaimed film Gandhi dramatically re-enacts the massacre and subsequent enquiry.

1 Sights & Activities Golden Temple SIKH TEMPLE (hdawn-around 10pm) True to Sikhism s inclusive nature, everyone is welcome at the Sikhs holiest shrine. As when at any sacred site, dress and behave respectfully. Everyone must remove their shoes and socks, eye mask templates printable wash their feet (walk through the shallow foot- baths) and cover their head; scarves can be borrowed (no charge) and there are also plenty of people selling them for 10 an inexpensive souvenir of your visit. Tobacco and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Temple officials request tourists not to casually dangle their feet in the (holy) water tank but, rather, to sit cross-legged. Photography is only permitted from the Parkarma, the marble walkway surrounding the pool.

Sagar Ratna SOUTH INDIAN $ (Sector 17-E; mains 75-150; h8am-11pm; a) This all-veg chain restaurant does South Indian specialities with aplomb, from fi rst-rate dosas (thin lentil-flour pancakes) to satiating, good- value thalis. The cool dahi idli (spongy rice cake) is a tummy-soothing yoghurty elixir.