Durgiyana temple, a Hindu temple modelled like Harminder Sahib was constructed in 1908. It is also surrounded by a holy lake and the temple is known Durga Mata temple or Lakshmi Narayan temple as it houses both deities. The temple seen across the bridge is Lakshmi Narayan temple. There are 2 more shrines inside for Ram and Krishna . They are seen in their Durbar.
Ma Durga temple with Bara Hanuman and Siva temple are situated on the right side of this Golden temple . Maa Durga temple is about 700 years old. There are many deities inside this temple.
The temple is about 2 -3 Kilometers from Harminder Sahib and can be reached easily as many cycle and auto rickshaws ply here.
Photography is very much allowed inside the temple.
My random shots on Amritsar- check here
Durgiyana temple |
Ram Durbar |
Lakshmi Narayan |
ceiling of the temple |
Krishna durbar |
A scene depicting Sudama visiting Krishna |
Lord Ganesha |
Maa Durga |
ceiling of Sitala Maa temple-700 years old |
Sivaji |
Hanuman |
Sitala Maa |
Hanuman |
A view of Durgiyana temple |
beautiful picturessssssssss :) thank you for sharing
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Thanks Bikram. these places must be familiar to you.:)
DeleteGreat! Special thanks for I never knew about the existence of this Hindu shrine. On first look I mistook it for the Golden Temple but soon was wiser.
ReplyDeleteThanks PNS. You can add this to your list.
DeleteOh my goodness, of all today's photos it is the one of the ceiling of the Sitala Maa temple that caught my eye. How beautiful and to think it is 700 years old.
ReplyDeleteI too was astonished when I saw it. intricate work indeed.@ Tracy
ReplyDeleteWow, this temple looks breathtaking too! Love the brightness and the paintings and flowers!
ReplyDeleteThanks Martina. Have a nice weekend.
DeleteThanks for the nice intro. Also thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.
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Deletewe never get ourselves out of the lanes near Golden Temple and other areas with all the eating options. Always plan on venturing out and seeing some new places in Amritsar but the food never lets us do it.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
There good eating options near this temple too.:)
DeleteWonderful capture of the ambiance ..Chitra
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