Chandigarh is a union territory of India.Chandigarh serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh derives its name from the temple of Chandi Mandir located in the vicinity of the site selected for the city. The deity 'Chandi', the goddess of power and a fort of 'garh' laying beyond the temple gave the city its name "Chandigarh-The City Beautiful".Chandigarh is the first planned city of India. Chandigarh is known internationally for its architecture and urban planning. Chandigarh is home to numerous architectural projects of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Matthew Nowicki, and Albert Mayer.