Panch Mandir Kapurthala,Punjab

Panch Mandir History:

There is a unique temple in this city of Punjab, where the rays of the sun fall directly on the statue of God

Kapurthala (Punjab): In addition to the State Gurdwara Sahib, the Moorish Mosque and the Church, there is a unique temple where the sun rays fall directly on the statue of the Sun God every morning. Surya Dev (Sun God) is worshipped on this day. It is called Panch Mandir. Let us tell you some special things related to the temple. This grand temple is a collection of five small temples dedicated to several Hindu gods and goddesses. It was built during the reign of Maharaja Fateh Singh Ahluwalia of Kapurthala.

This temple is as beautiful as it looks. The beauty of the marble here increases even more during the moonlit night.

At the same time, the special thing about the temple is that from the silver gate here, devotees can pay obeisance to all the idols together by standing on the road outside.

In this wonderful temple of Kapurthala, idols of Shivling, Ram Darbar, Laxmi Narayan, Radha Krishna ji, Baba Balak Nath ji, Shri Hanuman ji, Baba Lal Dayal ji, Shanidev ji, Maa Durga ji and Maa Kali ji have also been installed. Maha Shivratri and Krishna Janmashtami are being celebrated in a grand manner.

During Navratri, there is a crowd of devotees in the temples to have darshan of the Goddess. For nine days, Shri Durga Stuti is recited here in the morning and evening.

There is also a Shiva temple here. It is believed that worshipping here in the month of Shravan brings the desired results.

A large hall has also been built in the temple premises. Where people get married. Weddings and other events.