The most famous Hindu temple in Amritsar, Punjab, is the Durgiana Temple (also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple or Silver Temple).
Key Features of Durgiana Temple:
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Dedicated to: Goddess Durga (a form of Shakti) and Lord Vishnu (as Lakshmi Narayan).
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Architecture: Resembles the Golden Temple, with a stunning silver-plated entrance and a sacred water tank (Sarovar).
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Location: Near the Lohgarh Gate, about 1 km from the Golden Temple.
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Significance: A major pilgrimage site for Hindus, especially during Navratri and Diwali.
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Other Deities: The complex also houses idols of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman, and Shiva.
Other Notable Hindu Temples in Amritsar:
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Shri Ram Tirath Mandir – Ancient temple linked to Maharishi Valmiki’s ashram, where Sita stayed during exile.
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Hanuman Temple (Model Town) – A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
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Geeta Mandir (Near Khalsa College) – Features teachings from the Bhagavad Gita.
While Amritsar is famous for the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib, a Sikh shrine), the Durgiana Temple stands out as its most renowned Hindu counterpart.
