Whenever we hear the name Punjab, the first name that comes to our mind is the Golden Temple located in Amritsar. Even though the Golden Temple is a Gurudwara, people of different religions from all over the world come here with full devotion and faith. From common people to many big personalities have paid obeisance here. In such a situation, the Golden Temple of Punjab is a center of faith for people all over the world. But if you think that only the Golden Temple is famous in Punjab then you are wrong. Papanajab temples are an example of fine architecture, spirituality religion, and peace. In these temples, people not only worship God because of their faith in religion, but also get solace and peace here. So let us know about some temples located in Punjab...

Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple
Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple, one of the major temples of Punjab, is located near Pathankot city on Shahpur Kandi Dam Road, also known as Mukesaran Temple. The Mukteshwar Mahadev temple situated on the top of the hill has a Shivalinga made of white marble with a copper yoni on top. Statues of Lord Ganesha, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Hanuman and Goddess Parvati are installed in the main courtyard of the temple. Some caves can also be seen around the temple. If mythology is to be believed, these caves date back to the Mahabharata period, when the Pandavas had spent some time here during their unknown residence. Every year a fair is organized near this temple on the occasion of Baisakhi, which is also called Mukersan Fair, apart from this, devotees come to this temple during Shivratri and Navratri to have darshan of Lord Shiva. To reach this ancient temple, devotees can take a train to Pathankot Junction, and can easily reach here by auto from the station.

Durgiana Temple
You can also call the Durgiana Temple of Mata Durga located near Lohgarh Gate of Amritsar the Hindu version of the Golden Temple of Amritsar, which is a religious place of Sikhism. The temple is also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Durga Tirtha, and Shitala Temple. The first temple was built in the 16th century itself, which was again built in 1921 by Harsai Mal Kapoor on the lines of the architectural style of the Golden Temple and it was inaugurated by the country's former great social reformer and politician Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. carried out by. Durgiana Temple is just a few yards away from Amritsar Railway Station and about 1.5 kilometers from Amritsar Bus Stand. A bridge has been built to reach this temple made of marble. The amazing Kangra-style painting and mirror work in the temple is mesmerizing. This temple is built in the middle of a sacred lake and the architectural style of the temple is exactly similar to the Golden Temple.

Mata Mansa Devi Temple
The temple of Mata Mansa Devi is located in Panchkula district outside Chandigarh. The temple is spread in the foothills of the Shivalik range and is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, another form of Shakti. This temple is known as one of the major Shakti temples of Northern India. Local people believe that by visiting this temple all the wishes can be fulfilled. A wonderful view of this temple is seen during Navratri days.

Shri Kali Devi Temple
Shri Kali Devi Temple is situated in front of a beautiful garden with rare vegetation of Patiala district. On the foundation of Shri Kali Devi Temple. It was laid by Raja Bhupinder Singh of Tiala. The temple of Shri Kali Devi is located just one km away from the bus stand and railway station, tourists can easily reach the temple by rickshaw or auto. It is said that the idol of V Kali was specially brought from Kolkata to be installed in this 200-year-old temple. A fair is organized around the temple during Navratri. In this temple, sacrifices of liquor, goat, and chicken are made to Goddess Kali. Langar is also organized for the devotees in this temple.

Baba Kanhaiya Gir Temple
Located in Mukerian in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, this ancient temple is one of the most visited places in the region. If you are planning to visit this old temple, you can easily reach here by catching a train or bus from Hoshiarpur. Mostly only the followers of Shri Kanhaiya Gir Ji Maharaj come to visit this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Julfa Mata Temple
Julfa Mata Temple located in Rupnagar, Nangal city of Punjab is a famous Hindu temple. This temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is believed that, when Goddess Sati had jumped into the Yagya Kund of Daksh, then Lord Shiva started waging death, he was carrying the body of Goddess Sati, then the hair of Goddess Sati fell at this place, hence it is called Julfa. It is called Devi Temple. To reach Julfa Devi Temple, tourists can take a train or bus from Rupnagar. The statue of Lord Shiva is installed on the left side of the main entrance of the temple, the main goddess of the temple is Shri Shakti. There is also a Peepal tree in the temple, where devotees tie Moli and pray to God to fulfill their wishes.

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