Capital of haryana: Chandigarh

Chandigarh, a union territory of India, is the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. Chandigarh means - The Fort of Chandi. The name was orignated from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, dedicated to the Goddess Chandi. Chanadigarh is occasionally referred to as The City Beautiful. Chandigarh is the only city in India that serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana . A beautifully planned Union Territory designed by Le Corbusier, it stands as a model of modern ... Infact, the Centre had offered a Rs 20 crore in grant and loan to Haryana for setting up the new capital , according to the government release. Later in 2018, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar asked to create a special body for the development of Chandigarh, but the Punjab CM rejected it, saying the city “indisputably belonged to Punjab”. Learn about the history, geography and culture of Chandigarh, the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab. Find out how Chandigarh was planned, why it is called the City Beautiful and what are its attractions.