Devi Talab Temple

About this place

This old city is the house of another old temple known by the name of Devi Talab Temple. It is exactly located in the heart of Jalandhar and is entirely dedicated to Goddess Durga. The Devi Talab Temple has now been renovated and a new temple has been built in its centre. Another interesting feature of this temple is that recently a model of Amarnath Yatra has been built in the premises. Another importance of the place is for the old temple of Goddess Kali, which stands by the side of this temple. It is one of the fifty-one `Shakti Peethas` and here the Goddess Kali is known by the name of Tripurmalini. It is believed that Sati`s right breast fell here. Lord Shiva in this temple is known as Bhishan Bhairav. An old temple of goddess Kali also stands by the side of the Devi Talab. The gilded temple is famous for the 'Hariballabh Sangeet Sammelan' held every year in December at its precincts for the past 125 years. Famous classical music exponents both instrumental and vocal come together and perform at this gathering. In Devi Talab, there is a large masonry 200 year old tank sacred to Hindus.