History of Shree Durgiana Mandir Amritsar
Shree Durgiana Mandir in Amritsar is a focal point of faith for the Hindus. Pilgrims flock to this temple not only from India but also from abroad. Over the years, it has become an epicenter of Hindu renaissance and rejuvenation. The complex is popularly known as the Durgiana derives its name from the Goddess Durga. This connection with Goddess Durga has a socio cultural references as Goddess Durga is normally invoked for protection and health while the soldiers go to war. Placed strategically in the middle of the city, the mandir is very easily approachable by Rail, Road & Air.
The sacred city of the Amritsar which was founded by the fourth Sikh Guru Ram Dass ji has come to assume a special significance in Hindu cosmology because of various mythical and historical connections. Amritsar is particularly nearer and dearer to Hindus as it is believed that the Lov-Kush along with their mother Mata Sita spent their early childhood in the ashram of Bhagwan Maharishi Balmiki ji in the land of Amritsar.
Durgiana Tirath, an Important religious pilgrimage of the Hindus is in the North India. It is situated in the holy city of Amritsar in Punjab State. It is few yards away from Amritsar Railway Station & about 1.5 Km from the Bus Stand.
A famous Hindu Shrine – Durgiana Mandir also known as Sitla Mandir. It str ucture looks like as Golden Temple. It was founded by Lala Nathu Mal Rangwala and Guru Sahai Mal in 1921. It is being run by the Durgiana Mandir Management Committee comprising of leading citizens of the city.
Like the Golden Temple it is also situated in the middle of a pool of water, also connected to the dry land by a long causeway and it also has a golden dome. It looks like they are even in the process of gold plating larger parts of the temple, perhaps in an attempt to compete with the Golden Temple.
At the main Durgiana Temple a Sarovar was consrtucted by Shri Ram Nasen of Lahore in 1905. A bridge measuring 250 feet in lenth and 18 and half feet in width was constructednin 1921 to reach the major shrine adorning the idols of Shri Laxmi Narayan, Radha and Krishan, Sita and Ram. At night the glittering Lights illuminate the dome of the mandir.
Durga Mata Mandir, Shivji Mandir, Bhairon Mandir and Hamnuman Mandir are also in the same complex.
There is a unique tradition associated with the mandir, here those parents whose desire for a son is fulfilled, dress their son as langoor during Navratras on the occasion of Dussehra festival.Though there is no evidence when this tradition was started, but this Hindu tradidtion is limited to Amritsar only. All Hindu fairs and festivals like Janamashtmi, Ram Naumi. Diwali are celebrated here with great pomp and slow, mandir is illuminated with colourful lights. Dussehra is also celebrated in the ground adjacent to the Mandir complex.
In December 1998, a Kar Seva performed to clean the Durgiana Sarovar, in which people from all walks of life and fromala over India participated . This Kar Seva was successfully completed with the strenuous efforts of Shri Vijay Kumar Chopra of Hind Samachar group of Newspaper, Jalandhar. Also attached with the Mandir is a big guest house-Daramshala Dhanwant Kaur.
There is also a canteen available, which is famous for pure desi ghee sweets. You can eat Poori-Sabji, Jalebi in morning. And Samosa, Kachori, Rasmalyee etc. at evening time. In marriages, functions peoples mostly like to buy sweets from here. Mostly all sweets are available here. You will get 300ml cold drinks only in Rs.5(market rate is Rupee 10).
The sacred city of the Amritsar which was founded by the fourth Sikh Guru Ram Dass ji has come to assume a special significance in Hindu cosmology because of various mythical and historical connections. Amritsar is particularly nearer and dearer to Hindus as it is believed that the Lov-Kush along with their mother Mata Sita spent their early childhood in the ashram of Bhagwan Maharishi Balmiki ji in the land of Amritsar.
Durgiana Tirath, an Important religious pilgrimage of the Hindus is in the North India. It is situated in the holy city of Amritsar in Punjab State. It is few yards away from Amritsar Railway Station & about 1.5 Km from the Bus Stand.
A famous Hindu Shrine – Durgiana Mandir also known as Sitla Mandir. It str ucture looks like as Golden Temple. It was founded by Lala Nathu Mal Rangwala and Guru Sahai Mal in 1921. It is being run by the Durgiana Mandir Management Committee comprising of leading citizens of the city.
Like the Golden Temple it is also situated in the middle of a pool of water, also connected to the dry land by a long causeway and it also has a golden dome. It looks like they are even in the process of gold plating larger parts of the temple, perhaps in an attempt to compete with the Golden Temple.
At the main Durgiana Temple a Sarovar was consrtucted by Shri Ram Nasen of Lahore in 1905. A bridge measuring 250 feet in lenth and 18 and half feet in width was constructednin 1921 to reach the major shrine adorning the idols of Shri Laxmi Narayan, Radha and Krishan, Sita and Ram. At night the glittering Lights illuminate the dome of the mandir.
Durga Mata Mandir, Shivji Mandir, Bhairon Mandir and Hamnuman Mandir are also in the same complex.
There is a unique tradition associated with the mandir, here those parents whose desire for a son is fulfilled, dress their son as langoor during Navratras on the occasion of Dussehra festival.Though there is no evidence when this tradition was started, but this Hindu tradidtion is limited to Amritsar only. All Hindu fairs and festivals like Janamashtmi, Ram Naumi. Diwali are celebrated here with great pomp and slow, mandir is illuminated with colourful lights. Dussehra is also celebrated in the ground adjacent to the Mandir complex.
In December 1998, a Kar Seva performed to clean the Durgiana Sarovar, in which people from all walks of life and fromala over India participated . This Kar Seva was successfully completed with the strenuous efforts of Shri Vijay Kumar Chopra of Hind Samachar group of Newspaper, Jalandhar. Also attached with the Mandir is a big guest house-Daramshala Dhanwant Kaur.
There is also a canteen available, which is famous for pure desi ghee sweets. You can eat Poori-Sabji, Jalebi in morning. And Samosa, Kachori, Rasmalyee etc. at evening time. In marriages, functions peoples mostly like to buy sweets from here. Mostly all sweets are available here. You will get 300ml cold drinks only in Rs.5(market rate is Rupee 10).
