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The
well-known
Devi
Talab
Temple
can
be
found
right
in
the
middle
of
the
city
of
Jalandhar.
There
is
strong
evidence
to
suggest
that
it
is
older
than
200
years.
One
of
India's
51
Shakthi
pithas,
this
temple
is
devoted
to
the
goddess
Durga
and
is
considered
a
Shakthi
pitha.
The
representation
of
Lord
Shiva
that
is
housed
within
this
structure
is
referred
to
as
Bhisan
Bhairav.
The
Devi
Talab
Temple
underwent
a
recent
renovation,
during
which
time
a
lot
of
alterations
were
made
to
the
previously
existing
edifice.
In
addition
to
that,
a
whole
new
temple
has
been
built
on
the
existing
grounds
of
the
temple.
Even
a
replica
of
the
Amarnath
Yatra
trek
was
built
at
some
point
in
the
past.
Let's
talk
about
the
historical
connection.
According
to
the
puranas,
Maa
Sati
committed
suicide
by
sacrificing
herself
in
a
fire
because
her
father,
Daksha,
ridiculed
her
husband,
Lord
Shiva.
This
infuriated
the
god
Shiva,
who
then
uncovered
his
fearsome
third
eye
and
performed
a
ferocious
tandava
dance
while
carrying
the
body
of
his
devoted
wife
Sati
in
his
arms.
The
gods
asked
Lord
Vishnu
for
help
because
they
were
afraid
that
Lord
Shiva's
wrath
would
destroy
the
universe.
Lord
Vishnu
responded
by
sending
his
all-powerful
discus,
known
as
the
Sudarshan
Chakra,
to
cut
Sati's
body
into
pieces.
Sati's
body
was
then
scattered
across
the
universe.
Every
location
on
Earth
that
was
fortunate
enough
to
get
a
piece
of
Maa
Sati's
body
eventually
became
a
sacred
site
for
devotion
by
devoted
followers
of
the
goddess.
Devotees
of
the
Goddess,
who
are
also
known
as
Shaktas,
consider
each
of
these
locations
to
be
sacred
and
honour
them
as
Shakti
Peethas.
One
of
the
51
important
Shakti
Peethas
that
can
be
found
on
the
Indian
subcontinent
is
the
Devi
Talab
Mandir.
This
gives
the
temple
a
unique
distinction.
The
location
where
Maa
Sati's
right
breast
bestowed
its
blessing
is
now
marked
by
the
temple.
An
older
Temple
dedicated
to
the
Goddess
Kali
can
be
seen
just
next
to
the
larger
Devi
Talab
Mandir.
The
temple
has
a
structure
that
is
similar
to
the
Amarnath
Cave
temple
that
is
located
in
Jammu
and
Kashmir.
One
of
the
primary
attractions
of
the
temple
is
an
old
tank
that
is
revered
by
the
Hindu
devotees.
The
eyes
catching
time
can
not
be
overlooked,
a
View
of
the
Temple
at
Night
Particularly
during
the
navratras
The
Mandir
is
stunning
in
its
appearance.
In
point
of
fact,
this
location
makes
one
feel
at
ease
in
their
hearts.
The
structure
of
the
Temple
is
very
similar
to
that
of
the
Amarnath
Cave
temple
that
is
located
in
Jammu
&
Kashmir.
Devi
Talab
Mandir.
The
"Harballabh
Sangeet
Sammelan"
is
held
at
the
temple
on
a
yearly
basis
during
the
month
of
December,
and
it
is
the
primary
reason
for
the
building's
widespread
notoriety.
In
the
month
of
December,
when
one
can
also
take
part
in
the
festival,
the
temple
is
at
its
most
beautiful
and
enjoyable
for
visitors.
This
event
brings
together
some
of
the
most
renowned
vocalists
and
instrumentalists
in
classical
music,
and
they
perform
for
the
attendees.
People
will
have
the
opportunity
to
hear
some
of
the
most
beautiful
music
ever
created,
sung
in
a
lilting
manner
by
renowned
singers
from
all
over
the
country.
This
is
one
of
the
few
opportunities
of
its
kind.
Finally
it
is
Really
peaceful
place.
Must
come
and
experience
by
yourself.
Jai
Mata
Di
🚩🚩
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