The state of Punjab ("five rivers") lies in northwestern India between the great systems of the Indus and Ganges rivers. Most of the area is an alluvial plain, irrigated by canals. The arid southern border of the state edges on the Thar Desert, and the Siwalik range rises sharply in the north On November 1, 1966 Punjab was divided into three units - Punjab comprising the predominantly Punjabi speaking areas, Haryana made up of the Hindi speaking districts and Kharar tehsil and
Chandigarh the Capital. Hilly areas were transferred to Himachal Pradesh. Punjab, the chief wheat producing area of the country, is the overland entry point into India.
The state is also known for its production of sports and hosiery goods.
The holiest shrine for the Sikhs is the Golden Temple in Amritsar, so called because the dome is covered with gold leaf. Home of the fiercly proud and independent sikhs, the state of Punjab is steeped in histroy and culture of India.