Devi Talab Mandir stands in Jalandhar, Punjab, is dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is also known as Jalandhar Shakti Peeth.
Regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, believed to mark the spot where Sati's right breast fell; the large temple tank is a central feature and the reason for the temple's name Devi Talab Mandir has stood in Jalandhar for around two centuries and has historically been a site of pilgrimage, having faced invasions by foreign rulers in the past.
Punjab carries a distinct temple identity of its own: The heartland of Sikh devotion, centred on the Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar and its continuous kirtan.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | 6:00 AM |
| Evening | 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
Morning aarti performed around 8:00 AM and evening aarti around 6:00 PM
Poojas and daily rituals
Daily morning and evening aarti
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri | Chaitra and Ashwin (March-April and September-October) | Major festival period with large numbers of devotees visiting the temple |
History and architecture
Architecture
Temple complex centered on a large sacred tank (talab/sarovar) as old as the main shrine, with gold work on the temple's spire and interior; the complex also includes an adjoining Kali Mata Mandir, a model of the Amarnath cave, and a Vaishno Devi cave replica
History
Devi Talab Mandir has stood in Jalandhar for around two centuries and has historically been a site of pilgrimage, having faced invasions by foreign rulers in the past. Its name derives from the large sacred tank (talab) within the temple premises.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Located in the heart of Jalandhar city, about 1 km from Jalandhar City railway station
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Exact age and precise closing time vary slightly across sources