I am Punjab - India begins here.

The word Punjab means the land of five rivers. These are the names of five rivers - Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, Chenab, and Jehlam. Call Punjab the Food Giver of India and it will not be a surprise. It is also India's Dairy Farm because milk production is high in Punjab. Harappan civilization is one of the oldest and richest civilizations in the world and was discovered in Punjab. History has shown that the land of Punjab was under the influence of a powerful empire, which is why the personality of Punjab is characterized by these empires. One empire after another was established like Mauryans, Afghans, Mughals, Sikhs, British etc. which made Punjab a repository of different religions, Punjab became the leading state in becoming a rich and unique heritage due to its influence. The partition of 1947 had a profound effect on the geographical size of the Punjab.The resulting partition divided Punjab into two parts - West Punjab (In Pakistan) and East Punjab (In India). Eastern Punjab also faced further partition in India also.

In present times, the geographical shape of Punjab is like a triangle of mathematics. However, Punjab has developed and excelled in the field of agriculture and industry. In the present day, its heritage, magnificent works of art, rich culture and folklore can be easily traced in its royal cities like Patiala, Kapurthala and Faridkot. Apart from these, they are also seen at famous pilgrimage sites in Punjab. Punjab is a land of religious diversity. This holy land has embraced all religions such as Sikhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, etc. and enhanced its prestige. Sikhism was founded in Punjab in the 16th century and emerged as the dominant religion of the Punjabis. Gurdwara Sri Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple) in district Amritsar of Punjab (Majha region), is a holy place of Sikhs. Throughout the year, people from India and other countries come to Gurdwara Sahib to enjoy the bliss of the Guru's house. The people of Punjab are famous at home and abroad for their hospitality, delicious food, beautiful costumes and interesting festivals.

Punjab has been well served by various states and neighbors in all four directions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Pakistan in the west. There are mostly three types of weather in Punjab - summer, rainy and winter. The crop cycle of Punjab also depends on climate change. The main crop in the kharif season is paddy which is sown in summer and wheat crop which is sown before the onset of winter, is the main crop of Rabi season. The irrigation of crops in ​​Punjab is mostly dependent on rainfall and canal water but now  a day submersible pumps are used for irrigation also. Due to climate change in the month of March-April there is light rainfall and wind is also prevailing. Punjab's climate has proved to be a major factor in the development of Punjab's economy.