Monday, September 18, 2017

The Devi Talab Mandir

Shri Devi Talab Temple is situated in the heart of Jalandhar city of Punjab state. The temple is counted among the fifty one Shakti Peeth of India. It is one of the oldest temples of Goddess Durga laid down in the city which is believed to be existent since two hundred years.



The Devi Talab Mandir has the distinction of being one of the 51 prominent Shakti Peethas on the subcontinent. The temple marks the spot that was blessed with Maa Sati’s right breast. Beside the main temple, there is an ancient temple of Goddess Kali and an old large masonry tank which is considered to be sacred by Hindu devotees. Goddess Kali is also known as Tripurmalini Devi.

This temple is adjoined by famous Lord Shiva temple, which is called as Bhisan Bhairav temple. The temple of Lord Shiva is built in the famous Amarnath Gufa style which is the prime attraction for locals.

During Navratris the view of temple becomes absolutely magnificent and people from all around the places come here to see the astonishing aura of Goddess Durga.

This temple is very famous for the "Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan”, which is organized every year in the month of December. The main purpose of Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan is to promote Indian classical music on a wide scale. Famous classical music exponents - both instrumental and vocal - come together and perform in this fair.

Addtional info on http://mandirinfo.com/TempleDetails.aspx?HID=399

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