HANSI CITY: June 2012

Thursday 7 June 2012

Info of Sheikhpura Kothi

Sheikhpura Kothi is located in Hansi, Haryana which is a 150 year old property built by the imaginary and fantastic persona of James Skinner. The building is a popular statuesque and majestic structure surrounded bybeautiful lush green lawns and trees. The structure is spread over 72 acres of farmland and is built on the lines of a little Frenchchateau away from the hustle bustle of the city life. It is an archive depicting the taste of the owner and his collection of art and folklore. Due to its proximity to the NCR regions and the capital city of Delhi, the majestic structure has been converted into a heritage hotel now and is managed by Welcome group of Hotels displaying its historic pride and charm. Besides dining options, the Kothi includes a restaurant with additional property amenities including a library and a garden.

Info of Prithviraj Chauhan Fort

Prithviraj Chauhan Fort also known as Asigarh Fort is an old fort in Hansi that was built by thegreat King of the Chauhan dynasty, Prithviraj Chauhan. The fort is square shaped and is spread across an area of about 30 acres and has security posts in all the four corners. During theperiod of Firoz Shah Tughlaq keeping unseen security measures in mind, an underground tunnel was constructed that connected Hansito Hissar. Figures of Gods are carved on the gates of the fort and the walls are beautifully decorated with images of Goddesses, birds and animals.

INFO OF BARSI GATE HANSI

The city of Hansi as originally formed has 5 entry points - The Delhi Gate is on the east, Hisar is on the west, the Barsi Gate to theSouth and Umra Gate to the south-west, the Gosain Gate is in the north-west. Among these, themost popular gate is the Barsi Gate built by Alauddin Khilji in theyear 1304. The Barsi gate is located in the center of Hansi Bazaar

Dargah Char Qutub

Dargah Char Qutub is a famous Muslim shrine, situated in the western part of Hansi. As the name suggests the name originates from the four shrines that were erected in the memory of the four Sufi saints of that time. The Dargah was built by theMughal Emperor Firoz Shah Tughlaq. The shrine has tombs ofthe Saints - Jamal-ud-din Hansvi (AD 1187 – AD 1261) Burhan-ud-din (AD 1261 – AD 1300), Qutubuddin Munawar (AD 1300-AD1303) and Nuruddin (AD1325 – AD 1397). It is consideredto be of great spiritual importance in the Muslim community.

HOW TO REACH HANSI CITY

By Air: The nearest airport is the Hissar airport which is about 22 kms from the city. From the airport taxis/cabs or buses (both private and HRTC operated) are easily available to reach the city. The Indira Gandhi International airport, Delhi is about 150 kms from Hansi. By Rail: Hansi has a railway station of its own; Hansi Railway Station (HNS) of the North-Western railways is a broad guage. From the station taxis/cabs or buses (both private and HRTC operated) are easily available to reach the city. By Road: It is very easy to reach Hansi by road. National Highway 10 and State Highway 17 and State Highway 12 pass by Hansi and connect it to all other major citiessuch as Bahadurgarh, Chatra, Tosham, Sultanpur, Hisar, Rohtak etc. Bus Route: The city has its own bus stop. Many private buses and HSRTC operated buses are available to reach the city from various destinations in and outside Haryana state.

Accommodation:

There are many lodges, budget hotels and guest houses at Hansi.There also beautiful Heritage hotels. The Haryana Tourism has a guest house - Black bird resort in Hansi

Precautionary Measures:

The climate of Hansi is dry with scanty rainfall. Summer is very hot (upto 45degrees) and starts from April and goes on until June. July and August has monsoon and winter is very cold (upto 5 degrees) from Novemberto March. Some do’s and don’ts while visiting the city: *. Exchange money only through authorized banks or money changers and ensure to take a receipt. *. Taxis and auto-rickshaws in cities do not have meters. In such cases it is advisable to pre-decide the charge of travel to avoid any dispute upon reaching the place. Pre-paid taxis are better option for travelling from airport to city. *. Prohibited or restricted areas have to be visited only after seeking permission and fulfilling necessary formalities from the nearest Government of India Tourist Office. *. Most of the archeological monuments restrict photography. Tourists need to check with the nearest Tourist Office regarding the rules of photography. *. Footwear is not allowed inside Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Jain places of worship. A few shrines even prohibit leather articles to be carried along in the shrine. *. Tourists are requested not to wear anything that offends the culture of the shrine. *. Travel tickets to be purchased from an authorized travel agentonly. *. It is obligatory to cover your head before entering Sikh shrines. Head scarfs are available in the Gurdwara premises for covering the head.

HANSI LOCAL INFO

Local Dances: The culture and popular arts are Saangs (folk theatre dedicated to the ancient heroes or Gods which begins with a folk song ora hymn and a story is played in the form of a ballad), dramas, ballads and songs in which they take great delight. Loor, Gugga, Jhumar, Gangore Puja, Chhatti dance, Teej dance are some of the famous local dances here. Handicrafts: Daris (Hand Woven Carpet or Thick Bed Sheets), Handloom dresses, bed sheets and shawls.

Wednesday 6 June 2012

Famous Personalities:

King Prithvi Raj Chauhan, King Anangpal, Firoz Shan Tuglaq, George Thomas, Ahmed Shah Abdali, Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia, Jagganath Puri, Veer Lakshman Singh (Banda Bahadur), Raham Ali ibn Mohammad Hussain ibn Maulana Abul Khair, Aulia Khan Balooch, Colonel James Skinner, Tomar King, Alauddin Khilji, Ibrahim Lodhi, Gujari Rani, Mohd Gauri, Swami Shri Satyanandji Maharaj, Shri Bhagat Hansrajji Maharaj, Shri Krishanji

Hansi History There are several contradictions regarding the formation of the city.

*. Some historians believe that theancient city of Hansi was founded by Asa Ram Jat. *. While a few say that the city was founded by King Prithviraj Chauhan's ill daughter. The buildings in the city constructed in the Rajput architectural style aging back tohis dynasty are the evidences. *. Others say that King Anangpal Tomar founded the city for his guru - Hansakar. It was discovered that a sword manufacturing factory was set up in the main fort by the Tomar King and he exported swords to the Arab countries. However, this is also disputed by a few historians who say that these factories were set upby the Rajput King Prithvi Raj Chauhan. *. Another theory says that the famous military adventurer of Ireland, George Thomas built a kingdom of his own in Haryanafrom 1756 - 1802 and made Hansi as the capital city. After the British rule came into power, the East India Company took over his Kingdom in the year 1802.

Near By RailWay Station

Hansi Rail Way Station 2 KM near Jitakheri Rail Way Station 8 KM near Satrod Rail Way Station 15 KM near Bawani Khera Rail Way Station 17 KM near

Near By Districts

Hisar 25 KM near Bhiwani 38 KM near Jind 49 KM near Rohtak 68 KM near

Near By Local Cities

Hisar 25 KM near Rohtak 72 KM near Panipat 116 KM near Sonipat 116 KM near

Near By Tourist Places

Hansi 0 KM near panipat 116 KM near Narnaul 129 KM near Mansa 130 KM near Jhunjhunu 132 KM near

Near By Air Ports

Indira Gandhi International Airport 139 KM near Muzaffarnagar Airport 190 KM near Chandigarh Airport 219 KM near Surat Gujarat Airport 223 KM near

Near By major Cities

Delhi 153 KM near Chandigarh 227 KM near Jaipur 268 KM near

Petrol pumps in hansi city

Petrol Bunks in Hansi City Petrol Pump NH 10, Hansi, Haryana, India Petrol Pump NH 10, Hansi, Haryana, India jain petrol supplying co NEAR BARSI GATE HANSI, Hansi, Haryana, India 098 96 452358

Hospitals in hansi

Hospitals in Hansi City-- Malik Hospital NH 10, Hansi, Haryana, India Tanwar Hospital Near SBI,, NH 10, Hansi, Haryana, India 0166 325 6863 Ahuja Children Hospital behind kali devi mandir, SH 17, Hansi, Haryana, India 0166 325 9292 Civil Hospital NH 10, Hansi, Haryana, India

SHREE RAM SHARNAM

Shree Ram Sharnam G.T. Road, Hansi - 125033 Haryana MAIN WEEKLY SATSANG Every Sunday 8:00AM - 9:30AM April - October 9:00AM - 10:30AM November - March DAILY SATSANG Morning (Monday to Saturday) 7:00AM - 8:00AM Evening : Dhyan 6:30PM - 7:00PM SPECIAL OCCASION PROGRAMMES AKHAND JAAP ON POORNIMA and 13th OF EVERY MONTH *. From 8:00AM to 7:00PM PUSHPANJALI PROGRAMME *. Chaitra Purnima, Birthday of Shree Swami Satyanand Ji Maharaj, Pushpanjali and Amritvani from 7:00AM to 8:00AM *. Vyas Purnima (Guru Purnima) - Pushpanjali and Amritvani from 7:00AM to 8:00AM *. 29th July, Nirvan Divas of Param Pujya Shree Prem Ji Maharaj - Pushpanjali and Amritvani from 7:00AM to 8:00AM *. 2nd October Birthday of Param Pujya Shree Prem Ji Maharaj - Pushpanjali and Amritvani from 7:00AM to 8:00AM *. 13th November Nirvan Divas of Param Pujya Shree Swami Satyanand Ji Maharaj - Param Pujya Shree Prem Ji Maharaj - Pushpanjali and Amritvani from 7:00AM to 8:00AM In case Chaitra Purnima, Vyas Purnima, 29th July, 2nd July and 13th November falls on Sunday then the Programme begins at according to Weekly Satsang timings. CONTACT PERSON Shri Sumeet Saini Vijay Tractor Company Near Kali Devi Mandi G. T. Road Hansi - 125033 Distt. Hissar Haryana Ph. 01663 - 256980 (R) 01663 - 254188 (O) Mob. 98121 - 75666email: vijaytractorcompany@rediffmail.com SANCHALAK Sh. Govind Lal Shri Ramsharnam Society Opp. Delhi Octroi Post Delhi Road Hansi - 125033 Distt. Hissar Haryana Ph. 01663 - 254280 (R) 01663 - 257885 (O) email: vijaytractorcompany@rediffmail.com