Some Prominent Temples of Punjab

Though Punjab is widely associated with Sikhism, it is also home to several ancient and revered Hindu temples that attract thousands of devotees and tourists every year.

Some Prominent Temples of Punjab

Though Punjab is widely associated with Sikhism, it is also home to several ancient and revered Hindu temples that attract thousands of devotees and tourists every year. These temples reflect the cultural, historical, and religious diversity of the state.

Temple	Location	Remarks
Chandi Mandir	Chandigarh	Dedicated to Chandi Mata, Goddess of Power
Ram Tirth	Amritsar	The site where Mata Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush.
Durgiana Mandir	Amritsar	Built in the 1930s, it echoes not only the traditional Hindu temple architecture but that of the Golden Temple. One of the political leaders of resurgent India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, laid its foundation stone.
Shiv Mandir	Jalandhar	Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Sodal Mandir	Jalandhar	Anant Chaturdashi is celebrated here on Poornima in September.
Devi Talab Mandir	Jalandhar	Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan is hosted annually in this temple
Tulsi Mandir	Jalandhar	It is popularly known as Vrinda Devi Temple as it was built in the memory of Vrinda Devi – a consort of the demon king Jalandhara. There is a Gupha (cave) near the temple with an idol of Goddess Annapurna.
Panch Mandir	Kapurthala	Panch Mandir is a complex of five small temples, which are dedicated to different Hindu gods and goddesses.
Kali Mata ji Mandir	Patiala	Built by Maharaja Bhupindra Singh.
Bhagwati Mandir	Bathinda	This Temple, presently, houses a Sanskrit school as well, where the Sanskrit language is taught and attempts are made to preserve Indian culture.
Suraj Kund Mandir	Sunam	It was destroyed by Mohammad Ghaznavi but was rebuilt later.
Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple	Ranike, Dhuri	It is said that Shivalinga appeared at this place. On the day of Shivratri, a huge fair is held at this place.