Jalandhar city is believed to have materialised out of the ocean.According to the Padma Purana. a historical - mythological Hindu treaise, the city takes its name from the Daitya (demon) King, Jalandhara, who was the son of the Ocean.The city and the district are home to many historical edifices.The tomb of Imam Nasir, the citadel at Phillaur - a strategic stronghold of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a Shiv Mandir from the Lodhi era, Tombs at Nakodar; Sarai at Noormahal, Devi Talab Mandir, the Gurdwara at Kartarpur etc., are among them. The Devi Talab Mandir is a popular religious and tourist spot.There is also a shrine dedicated to Vrinda, wife of the Demon Jalandhara, in the vicinity of the Kot Kishan Chand. It is also famous as Tulsi Mandir. Beside the temple there is a pond which is said to have been the bathing 'ghat' of the demon Jalandhara, who gave the city its name.The temple of Gupha, where the goddess Annapurna is worshipped, is also very famous. The Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi and the Shahid-e-Aiam Bhagat Singh Museum are also places of interest for tourists. Saint Mary's Cathedral and the Pushpa Gujral Science City also draw tourists in thousands all through the year. In short, a visit to the city famed for its sports goods and shrines is highly recommended.