
The Durgiana Mandir, situated at Amritsar in the state of Punjab is a famous temple built after the design of the Golden Temple of Amritsar. This mandir is exactly located outside the Lohgarh Gate. Thus it attracts sages, scholars, historians and general visitors from all over the world. This temple is a valued place for the Hindus.
The Durgiana Mandir is also known as the Lakshmi Narain Temple. It is entirely dedicated to Goddess Durga and dates back to the 16th century. It serves as a center of pilgrimage for devout Hindus. The temple in no way echoes the traditional temple architecture of India. Designed same as the Golden Temple, the Durgiana Mandir rises in a similar manner from the midst of a tank and has canopies and a central dome.
Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, one of the greatest reformers and political leaders of resurgent India bring into being the foundation stone of the temple.
(Last Updated on : 22/01/2009)