Devi Talab Mandir, Jalandhar city

Posted Date: 05 Apr 2011 Author: Nidhi

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Devi Talab Mandir, Jalandhar city is one of the popular destinations of tourists in North India. This article is going to tell you about the various attractions of Devi Talab Mandir in detail.

Devi Talab Mandir is one of the most famous temples of North India. It is not just a temple rather it is pilgrimage for Hindus. Now, the people of all religions come from far away to visit Devi Talab Mandir.

It is situated in the heart of Jalandhar city at a distance of just 1 km from railway station. Devi Talab Mandir is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The main temple of Goddess Durga along with of Goddess Sarawati and Goddess Lakshmi is situated in the center of a sacred water pond with lots of beautiful fishes in it. The tomb of this temple is covered with a plate of real gold.

Other attractions of Devi Talab Mandir

The premises is having an ancient temple of Goddess Kali and of Goddess Tripurmalini Maa. The temple of Goddess Tripurmalini Maa is one of the 51 Shaktipeethas of Sati where the right breast of Sati had fallen down.

The premises is having a Sun temple which is a complete replica of Amarnath cave. The status of lions and the cubs, the replica of five rivers of ‘Panchtarani’, and all other things show a scene of what is present on the way of Amarnath cave. The beautifully engraved pictures of Lord Shiva and his family on the walls of the exit way really steals one’s heart. Those who are unable to go real Amarnath cave can achieve its sacred result by visiting this replica of the cave.

Another attraction in the premises of Devi Talab Mandir is Kailaash parvat cum Vaishno devi cave. The outer part shows a scenario of Kailash mountain and the inner part of the structure is having Vaishno Devi cave with the entry gate as of Lion’s mouth.

The premises is also having Devi Talab Mandir charitable hospital where the poor people are cured at very nominal expenses.

Another attraction of Devi Talab Mandir is its annual Hariballabh Sangeet Sammelan. This event is taking place in Devi Talab Mandir from last 125 years. Hariballabh Sangeet Sammelan is one of the oldest and biggest competitions of North Indian Classical music.

How to reach Devi Talab Mandir

Since Devi Talab Mandir is a very popular destination of North India and of Jalandhar, thus you can reach there via rail, bus or taxi.

Hotels near Devi Talab Mandir

Many Indian and foreign tourist visit Devi Talab Mandir each year. To read about the accommodations near Devi Talab Mandir, please visit the web page at Accommodations near Devi Talab Mandir