Destination India: Ludhiana, Punjab

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Ludhiana, Punjab

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Originally uploaded by Komal Soin.

The city was established in 1481 by Lodhi Dynasty. Meer Hota was the name of this place which was changed to Lodina by the Lodhis. It was finally changed to Ludhiana, now a sprawling city and a fast growing industrial center.

Ludhiana is the most populous city in Punjab with a majority of the people of Sikh faith. The population of Ludhiana is over 2 million people. This city is also called the "Manchester of India" because of a very large hosiery sector.

About Me

India has always fascinated me for different reasons. The vastness of its culture, the diversity of people’s opinions and the limitations of its vision. Despite our diversity, we need to have a collective vision. India is not a country of four metropolis or a couple of high-tech cities. This nation of a billion people has 29 states and 6 union territories. We have 35 state and territorial capitals. How much do we know about each of these important cities?

Professionally I am a graphic designer from Bombay, India. In 1987, I co-authored a book on Corporate India, but my desire to throw a wider net and pick up much more information remains intact. I want my people from every city and every state to write and photograph details and information that would be interesting to the viewers around the world. We have so much to talk about and so much to share - this medium and this technology can help fulfill our collective dreams.