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Ram Tirth temple is in Amritsar and is
one of the prominent temples in Punjab as it dates back to many
centuries and relates to the Ramayana period.
This place has ancient tank and
several temples. A hut stands as an evidence of goddess Sita giving
birth to her children, Luv and Kush.
Even today the Punjab temples have
great relevance in respect to the past.
The style and the architecture of the
temples attract the tourists such that a constant increase in the
incoming of tourists is visible.
There are numerous temples and each
one is unique on its own. However, most temples reflect the glorious
past and the rich history.
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Durgiana Mandir in Amritsar was built in
the 20th century. The golden temple is one of the most important
temples in Punjab. It arises amidst a tank and has a central dome and
canopies in the temple. The foundation was laid by great reformers as
well as political leaders.
It is a renowned temple and hence many
people from far and wide come to visit this temple. The Punjab temples
include the Bhagwathi Mandir. The history dates to the 17th century and
the village where you can find devotees in the Jawala Mukhi temple were
known as Khanna.
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The Punjab temples include the Shiv
Mandir in Jalandhar. This temple dates back to the Lodhi era.
The story goes like a Nawab of
Sultanpur Lodhi fell head over heels over a newly married girl and he
wanted to make that Hindu girl a victim of his lust.
Fortunately, she was a strong devotee
of Lord Shiva and that serpent saved her honor. Overwhelmed by the
appearance of the serpent, he begged pardon and got a temple built.
This temple has a unique architecture
and the main gate is in a mosque style and the entire building is in
the Hindu style.
This makes the temple in Punjab a
great attraction as the temple is a blend of two religions.
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The temples in Punjab include few other
temples such as the Sodal Mandir at Jalandhar, Panch Mandir at
Kapurthala town and Kali Devi temple at Patiala. The dome is surrounded
by smaller temples and is dedicated to several deities.
The Kali Devi temple is at Patiala and was
constructed by the rulers of this state. The wall paintings were
beautiful and the icons declared a national monument. The Punjab
temples are loved by all the tourists as all the temples have some
uniqueness.
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