Durgiana Mandir

Shri Durgiana Mandir (temple) is one of the important Hindu temples in Amritsar. Over the years, it has become the central place of Hindu religion. The complex is popularly known as Durgiana deriving its name from the Goddess Durga. It has a social and cultural connection with Goddess Durga as the Goddess is worshipped and called upon for the protection and health of the soldiers that go to battle. King Ishvaku, Grandson of Surya devta (God) performed a number of yagyas (prayers) on this land.

Shri Durgiana Mandir is managed by the Durgiana Committee Trust (Regd.) and utilizes the offerings of the temple for the welfare of the society irrespective of religion, caste and creed. Idols of Hindu Gods & Goddesses like Lakshmi Narain ji, Lord Rama, Sita ji, Lakshman ji, Bharat ji, Radha Krishna ji, Shri Hanuman ji, Lord Shiva and Satya Narain ji are placed here. A lot of devotees and tourists visit this temple everyday to offer their prayers and take blessings.

Shri Lakshmi Narain Mandir

This is the main temple in the complex built on the religious soil of Amritsar. The idea was envisioned in 1920 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, the great Hindu philosopher and reformist. Guru Har Sahai Mal Kapoor and Nathu Mal Rang Wale were influential in raising the funds and laying out the entire plan. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya laid the foundation of this temple on the auspicious day of Dushehra 7th October, 1925.

Main Gate of the temple is made of Silver followed by Darshani Deori. On the left and right side in the deori, are the idols of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesha. The whole Temple is in water and can be reached through a bridge from where one can see Lakshmi Narain ji in a standing posture. The idols placed are so clam and attractive that one can find peace while meditating in front of them. On the left of this temple is Ram Darbar and on the right is Radha Krishan ji along with Govardhan Maharaj ji.

The architectural design and structural work is well planned and executed. The walls and roofs are decorated with gold sheets and other fine art work in different colors. The terrace has a big tomb in the center with four small tombs in each corner with a few small tombs which are Gold plated. On the rear of this temple is Har Ki Pauri where Lord Shiva is shown sitting in Dhyan (meditation) posture in the Amrit Sarovar (holy pool).

On its left and right are Krishan ji, Balram ji and Ved Vyas ji. There are two portraits, one of Lord Krishna touching the feet of Sudama and the second of Kevat with Garud in all corners of the temple. There is a Rasoi (kitchen) which is exclusively for these Gods & Goddesses and can be visited only by the Mandir Pujari. Arti (prayer) is recited five times a day as per Hindu religious culture.

Bara Hanuman Mandir

This temple is located in the north western side of the main temple. It is believed that Hanuman ji visit this temple regularly and one who offers prayers at this temple daily, all his/her wishes come true. A huge idol of Hanuman ji is placed in sitting position next to Ayodhya. Within this temple, there is a Shiva temple on a raised platform. A big room for devotional songs and recitation of Ramayna is also there. The married couples who are blessed with a male child dress them as a langoor (army of Lord Rama).

Mata Shitla Mandir

The idol of Shitla Mata (Goddess Durga) ji is placed in the centre where a lion made of brass in a standing position faces Mata ji. In one corner, there’s a small temple of Lord Shiva. In the rear of this temple is an old beri (tree) which remains green throughout the year. It is believed that Goddess Sita used to visit this temple to offer prayers. During the Navratras, thousands of pilgrims visit this holy temple. All the walls of this temple have been decorated with idols and pictures of Goddess Durga in different postures.

Shri Sat Narain Mandir

Every Purnima, the story of Shri Sat Narain is narrated here. The idols of Shri Sat Narain and Radha Krishan ji are placed here. Next to this temple, Shri Krishna is shown in its virat swaroop as shown to Arjuna in the battle field of Kurukshetra. A huge idol of Shri Hanuman lifting the Sanjivini Mountain is also placed close to this. Idols placed on the left side in the parkarma tell us about the religious and spiritual acts of Hindu Gods.

Goswami Tulsi Dass Mandir

This temple was constructed by Pandit Chaman Lal in 1960 on the extreme rear of the main temple in the parkarma. It has two openings, one towards the sarovar and the other on the main road towards Gobindgarh fort. Idols of Sant Tulsi Dass ji are placed here along with the idol of Radha Vallabh ji at an elevation to the Sant ji. Hand written Ram Nam is stored in this temple. It also has a hand written Ramayan which is narrated here every day.

Ved Katha Bhawan

The foundation stone was laid by Swami Gangeshwara Nand on 3rd November, 1946 and was constructed with the efforts of Nathu Mal ji rang wale. It is located on the left side on the main temple with its main gate opening towards the sarovar. Raas Lila is played here by the groups of devotees from Vrindavan on every Holi.

The Sarovar

The main temple stands in the centre of the sarovar which is surrounded by a parkarma (passage). Along with sarovar, there is a temple of Shri Sat Narain ji with idols of Shri Krishna ji and Shri Hanuman ji.

Langar Bhawan

Next to Ved Bhawan is the langar bhawan (free kitchen). The hall has a huge capacity where langar is served twice a day. The Durgiana Committee Trust takes care of the entire cost of running the langar.