Devi Talab Mandir is a
Hindu temple
A Hindu temple, also known as Mandir, Devasthanam, Pura, or Kovil, is a sacred place where Hindus worship and show their devotion to Hindu deities, deities through worship, sacrifice, and prayers. It is considered the house of the god to who ...
, located in
Jalandhar
Jalandhar () is a city in the state of Punjab, India, Punjab in India. With a considerable population, it ranks as the List of cities in Punjab and Chandigarh by population, third most-populous city in the state and is the largest city in the ...
,
Punjab,
India
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. The temple is devoted to
Goddess Durga and is visited by thousands of
pilgrims every year. It is regarded as one of the 51
Shakti Pithas in India. A model of the
Amarnath Temple, dedicated to God
Shiva
Shiva (; , ), also known as Mahadeva (; , , Help:IPA/Sanskrit, ɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐh and Hara, is one of the Hindu deities, principal deities of Hinduism. He is the God in Hinduism, Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions w ...
, is located within the temple complex. There is an old temple dedicated to Goddess
Kali located next to the Mandir. One of the main attractions of the temple is an ancient tank that holds great religious significance for
Hindu
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devotees.
The temple has intricate gold work both inside and on its top.
Places of interest
* Ma Durga Murti
* Charitable Hospital
* Amarnath Cave
* Vaishno Devi Cave
* A Pond
* Food Canteen
* Kali Mata Mandir
* Ram Hall
* Hari Vallabh Sangeet Sanmelan
Picture gallery
Image:Amarnath Cave.jpg, Amarnath cave Model
Image:Lord shiva with family Painting.jpg, Wall Painting
Image:Parshu ram in front of Lord shiva Model.jpg, Clay Model
Image:200 year pond.jpg, 200 Years Old pond
References
External Links
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Hindu temples in Punjab, India
Durga temples