Purana Shalla

Purana Shalla is a village (tehsil) in Gurdaspur in the Indian state of Punjab. It is located on the Gurdaspur-Mukerian highway road which joins Punjab's two districts. This tehsil includes the town of Purana Shalla Adda.

Important shrines in the village are Gurdwara Tahli Sahib (the Central Gurdwara), Baba Pir-E-Shah Smadh, Amma Satti (Bhagtaneya Di) and Devi temple.

The main religions are Sikhs(95%), Hindus(2%) and Christian(3%). Lubana Sikhs are the dominant community. Other groups are Jatt, Ramgarhia, Baniya, Laale and Chamar.

Bhai Bawa Singh, a classical singer who won the Sharomani Ragi Award resides in Purana Shalla.

Coordinates: 32°02′01.87″N 75°24′25.86″E / 32.0338528°N 75.4071833°E / 32.0338528; 75.4071833


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