AMRITSAR  
The Citadel of Sikhism

DURGA TEMPLE

It lies at about 2 kms from the Golden Temple. The very first thing that stuns the visitors is its striking resemblance to the Golden Temple. This Hindu shrine is of recent construction and like the Golden Temple is surrounded by water on all sides. The lake is equally big in size, but one plus point it boasts is that there are many minishrines on the embankments around the main temple. The statues of almost all the principal gods adorning the Hindu pantheon, like Siva, Gowri, Sarada, Lakshmi, Hanuma, Sri Rama, Krishna, Vinayaka etc., are installed on beautifully made pcdastals. They appear extremely attractive and enkindle devotion by their enormous sizes and artistic adornments. There are many Dharmasalas in front of the temple for the stay of the visitors for days, if desired. Poor feeding and community singing arc conducted periodically. A visit purges one of his sins, since almost all the adorable deities are assembled in one spacious campus.

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