Shri Durgiana Mandir (Punjabi: ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਦੁਰਗਿਆਨਾ ਮੰਦਿਰ) (Hindi: श्री दुर्गियाना मंदिर), is a Hindu temple situated in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.[1] Though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the SikhHarmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).[2] This temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga, the chief Goddess who is worshipped here. Murtis of Lakshmi and Vishnu are also located and worshipped in the temple.[3]
Although it is believed that Durgiana Mandir was built in 1921, the temple existed before it was rebuilt in 1921. It is confirmed by record in Amritsar District Gazetteer of 1893, which talks about Durgiana Sarovar and "Devi dwara" surrounding it which was thronged by Hindu pilgrims.[citation needed]
The Sri Durgiana temple is a very important temple for Hindus. In the courtyard of the temple is a tree where Lava and Kusha bound Hanuman after the captured challenge horse of the Ashvamedha yajna. Iksvaku, the grandson of sun-god, performed a number of yagyas on this land. The original temple was built in 16th century. [4]
The architecture of Sri Durgiana Temple is similar to Shri Harmandir Sahib. It was built in 1921 by Guru Harsai Mal Kapoor in the architectural style of the SikhShri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) .[1] Harsai Mal was a descendant of Prithi Chand and hence Guru Ram Das.The grandchildren of Harsai Mal Kapoor is currently living in amritsar and one of caretakers of the idol of Harsai mal Kapoor.
Existence of the Talab is also mentioned in 1868 Municipal committee, Amritsar documents.[5] John Campbell Oman who was Professor of natural science in The Government College, Lahore[6] mentioned about durgiana in his book where he found some mystics practicing yoga.[7] Durgiana Mandir is recorded in Amritsar District Gazetteer of 1893 which talks about Durgiana Sarovar and "Devi dwara" surrounding it which was thronged by Hindu pilgrims.[8]
Even though Amritsar is not declared a Holy city, restrictions are in force prohibiting sale of tobacco, liquor and meat within a radius of 200 metres (660 ft) around this temple and the Shri Harmandir Sahib (Sikh Golden Temple).[9]
Location
Statue at the Durgiana Temple
Statue of Lord Shiva
Statue of Lord Hanuman
The temple is situated near the Hathi gate in Amritsar. It is very close to the Amritsar railway station, and is about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from the bus station.
Features and designs
The temple is built in the middle of a sacred lake, which measures 160 metres (520 ft) × 130 metres (430 ft). Its dome and canopies are similar to that of the Golden temple of Sikh religion, also located in Amritsar. A bridge provides the approach to the temple.[10] The dome of the temple is gilded. Marble is used extensively in the temple's features.[11] The dome is illuminated with colourful lights. The temple is sometimes called Silver temple because of its large exquisitely designed silver doors.[1] It has a rich collection of Hindu scriptures.[11] The temple complex also has some historic subsidiary temples such as Seetla Mata and Bara Hanuman.[1]
Silver Doors of the Durgiana Temple.
Close-up view of Durgiana Temple.
The gold plated embossed sculptures
Festivals and Cultural events
Major Hindu festivals celebrated in the temple are Dussehra, Janmashtami, Rama Navami, and Diwali.[1] A Sāwan festival is also celebrated in Durgiana Mandir in the Holy Shravan month of Hindu Calendar where newlywed couples gather at temple to worship Radha Krishna. Women adorn themselves with flower jewellery and worship at temple along with their husbands.[12] Another festival celebrated in Durgiana temple complex is the famous 'Langur Mela' during 10 days of Navratri and Dussehra. Pilgrims in large numbers throng to the Bada Hanuman temple, with their children dressed as Langur to offer prayers in this temple, situated in the Durgiana temple complex.[13]
Renovation
The temple and its precincts were under a beautification programme since 2013, and was completed in 2015. This will provide more space for worship both inside and outside the temple premises. As per the Master Plan prepared for reshaping the environment around the temple, 55 properties had been acquired with adequate compensation package and demolished for the purpose of development works. Under this plan, a multi-storied parking complex, an open-air theatre, a shopping complex and other facilities were under construction.[14]
^SüdSüdOst Mekka: pakistanische Muslime in Norwegen. LIT Verlag Münster. 2010. p. 47. ISBN9783643502209.
^Oman, John Campbell (1905). The mystics, ascetics, and saints of India : a study of Sadhuism, with an account of the Yogis, Sanyasis, Bairagis, and other strange Hindu sectarians. London : T. F. Unwin. p. 218.
^"Gazetteer Of The Amritsar District : Punjab Government : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming". Internet Archive. 1893. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
^ANI (19 July 2020). "Newlywed couples gather at Amritsar's Durgiana Temple to celebrate 'Sawan'". Yahoo News. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
^"Langur-dressed devotees make a beeline in Punjab". DNA India. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
^Singh, Harkirat; Bassi, Aseem (7 October 2014). "Durgiana temple renovation work gains momentum". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
Notes
Aggarwal, J. C. (1 January 1992). Modern History of Punjab: A Look Back Into Ancient Peaceful Punjab Focusing Confrontation and Failures Leading to Present Punjab Problem, and a Peep Ahead : Relevant Select Documents. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN978-81-7022-431-0.
Bansal, Sunita Pant (1 June 2005). Encyclopaedia of India. Smriti Books. ISBN978-81-87967-71-2.
Chaturvedi, B.K. (2002). Tourist Centers Of India. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. ISBN978-81-7182-137-2.
Gajrani, S. (2004). History, Religion and Culture of India. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN978-81-8205-060-0.
External links
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March 23, 2023
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Shri Durgiana Mandir Punjabi ਸ ਰ ਦ ਰਗ ਆਨ ਮ ਦ ਰ Hindi श र द र ग य न म द र is a Hindu temple situated in the city of Amritsar Punjab India 1 Though a Hindu temple its architecture is similar to the Sikh Harmandir Sahib Golden Temple 2 This temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga the chief Goddess who is worshipped here Murtis of Lakshmi and Vishnu are also located and worshipped in the temple 3 Durgiana TempleDurgiana Temple Amritsar IndiaReligionAffiliationHinduismDistrictAmritsar districtDeityDurgaFestivalsNavaratriLocationLocationAmritsarStatePunjabCountryIndiaLocation in Amritsar PunjabShow map of PunjabDurgiana Temple India Show map of IndiaGeographic coordinates31 38 N 74 52 E 31 64 N 74 86 E 31 64 74 86 Coordinates 31 38 N 74 52 E 31 64 N 74 86 E 31 64 74 86ArchitectureCompleted16th Century Rebuilt in 1921Temple s 1Websitewww wbr durgianamandir wbr comAlthough it is believed that Durgiana Mandir was built in 1921 the temple existed before it was rebuilt in 1921 It is confirmed by record in Amritsar District Gazetteer of 1893 which talks about Durgiana Sarovar and Devi dwara surrounding it which was thronged by Hindu pilgrims citation needed Contents 1 History and architecture 2 Location 3 Features and designs 4 Festivals and Cultural events 5 Renovation 6 See also 7 References 8 Notes 9 External linksHistory and architecture Edit A bridge linking the temple Durgiana Temple Durgiana Temple view The Sri Durgiana temple is a very important temple for Hindus In the courtyard of the temple is a tree where Lava and Kusha bound Hanuman after the captured challenge horse of the Ashvamedha yajna Iksvaku the grandson of sun god performed a number of yagyas on this land The original temple was built in 16th century 4 The architecture of Sri Durgiana Temple is similar to Shri Harmandir Sahib It was built in 1921 by Guru Harsai Mal Kapoor in the architectural style of the Sikh Shri Harmandir Sahib Golden Temple 1 Harsai Mal was a descendant of Prithi Chand and hence Guru Ram Das The grandchildren of Harsai Mal Kapoor is currently living in amritsar and one of caretakers of the idol of Harsai mal Kapoor Existence of the Talab is also mentioned in 1868 Municipal committee Amritsar documents 5 John Campbell Oman who was Professor of natural science in The Government College Lahore 6 mentioned about durgiana in his book where he found some mystics practicing yoga 7 Durgiana Mandir is recorded in Amritsar District Gazetteer of 1893 which talks about Durgiana Sarovar and Devi dwara surrounding it which was thronged by Hindu pilgrims 8 Even though Amritsar is not declared a Holy city restrictions are in force prohibiting sale of tobacco liquor and meat within a radius of 200 metres 660 ft around this temple and the Shri Harmandir Sahib Sikh Golden Temple 9 Location Edit Statue at the Durgiana Temple Statue of Lord Shiva Statue of Lord Hanuman The temple is situated near the Hathi gate in Amritsar It is very close to the Amritsar railway station and is about 1 5 kilometres 0 93 mi from the bus station Features and designs EditThe temple is built in the middle of a sacred lake which measures 160 metres 520 ft 130 metres 430 ft Its dome and canopies are similar to that of the Golden temple of Sikh religion also located in Amritsar A bridge provides the approach to the temple 10 The dome of the temple is gilded Marble is used extensively in the temple s features 11 The dome is illuminated with colourful lights The temple is sometimes called Silver temple because of its large exquisitely designed silver doors 1 It has a rich collection of Hindu scriptures 11 The temple complex also has some historic subsidiary temples such as Seetla Mata and Bara Hanuman 1 Silver Doors of the Durgiana Temple Close up view of Durgiana Temple The gold plated embossed sculpturesFestivals and Cultural events EditMajor Hindu festivals celebrated in the temple are Dussehra Janmashtami Rama Navami and Diwali 1 A Sawan festival is also celebrated in Durgiana Mandir in the Holy Shravan month of Hindu Calendar where newlywed couples gather at temple to worship Radha Krishna Women adorn themselves with flower jewellery and worship at temple along with their husbands 12 Another festival celebrated in Durgiana temple complex is the famous Langur Mela during 10 days of Navratri and Dussehra Pilgrims in large numbers throng to the Bada Hanuman temple with their children dressed as Langur to offer prayers in this temple situated in the Durgiana temple complex 13 Renovation EditThe temple and its precincts were under a beautification programme since 2013 and was completed in 2015 This will provide more space for worship both inside and outside the temple premises As per the Master Plan prepared for reshaping the environment around the temple 55 properties had been acquired with adequate compensation package and demolished for the purpose of development works Under this plan a multi storied parking complex an open air theatre a shopping complex and other facilities were under construction 14 See also EditList of Hindu temples in India Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple Shri Kali Devi Temple PatialaReferences Edit a b c d e Discover Punjab Parminder Singh Grover pp 28 29 GGKEY LDGC4W6XWEX Durgiana Temple Lakshmi Narain Temple National Informatics center Gajrani 2004 p 220 Sri Amritsar Yatra Chandan Yatra Das Free Download Borrow and Streaming Internet Archive 30 September 2017 Retrieved 20 August 2020 The Punjab Past and Present Volume 23 Part 2 SudSudOst Mekka pakistanische Muslime in Norwegen LIT Verlag Munster 2010 p 47 ISBN 9783643502209 Oman John Campbell 1905 The mystics ascetics and saints of India a study of Sadhuism with an account of the Yogis Sanyasis Bairagis and other strange Hindu sectarians London T F Unwin p 218 Gazetteer Of The Amritsar District Punjab Government Free Download Borrow and Streaming Internet Archive 1893 Retrieved 18 August 2020 Aggarwal 1992 p 111 Bansal 2005 p 178 a b Punjab Travel Guide Good Earth 2006 pp 58 ISBN 978 93 80262 17 8 ANI 19 July 2020 Newlywed couples gather at Amritsar s Durgiana Temple to celebrate Sawan Yahoo News Retrieved 19 August 2020 Langur dressed devotees make a beeline in Punjab DNA India 30 September 2019 Retrieved 19 August 2020 Singh Harkirat Bassi Aseem 7 October 2014 Durgiana temple renovation work gains momentum Hindustan Times Retrieved 15 April 2021 Notes EditAggarwal J C 1 January 1992 Modern History of Punjab A Look Back Into Ancient Peaceful Punjab Focusing Confrontation and Failures Leading to Present Punjab Problem and a Peep Ahead Relevant Select Documents Concept Publishing Company ISBN 978 81 7022 431 0 Bansal Sunita Pant 1 June 2005 Encyclopaedia of India Smriti Books ISBN 978 81 87967 71 2 Chaturvedi B K 2002 Tourist Centers Of India Diamond Pocket Books P Ltd ISBN 978 81 7182 137 2 Gajrani S 2004 History Religion and Culture of India Gyan Publishing House ISBN 978 81 8205 060 0 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Durgiana Temple Temple official site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Durgiana Temple amp oldid 1143333726, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
