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Jullundhar
Jalandhar is the List of cities in Punjab and Chandigarh by population, third most-populous city in the Indian state of Punjab, India, Punjab and the largest city in Doaba region. Jalandhar lies alongside the Grand Trunk Road and is a well-connected rail and road junction. Jalandhar is northwest of the state capital Chandigarh, south-east of Amritsar and north of Ludhiana. Jalandhar is about 381 km (230 miles) from national capital Delhi. The famous road NH1 crosses from Jalandhar. History The history of Jalandhar District comprises three periods — ancient, medieval and modern. The city may be named after Jalandhara, a Nath Guru, who was from here. . The city was founded by Devasya Verma as mentioned in Vedas. Other possibilities include that it was the capital of the kingdom of Lava (Ramayana), Lava, son of Rama or that the name derives from the vernacular term ''Jalandhar'', meaning area inside the water, i.e., tract lying between the two rivers Satluj and Beas. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devi Talab Mandir
Shri Devi Talab Mandir is a Hindu Mandir located in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. The temple is devoted to Goddess Durga Durga ( sa, दुर्गा, ) is a major Hinduism, Hindu Devi, goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars. Durga's legend cen ... and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. It is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas in India. Even a model of Amarnath Yatra was constructed sometime back only. Beside the main Devi Talab Mandir, is an old Temple of Goddess Kali. One of the prime attractions of the temple is an old tank, which is considered to be sacred by the Hindu devotees.The temple has a structure resembling the Amarnath Cave temple in Jammu and Kashmir. The Temple has a Gold Work done inside as well as on its Top. Places of interest * Ma Durga Murti * Charitable Hospital * Amarnath Cave * Vaishno Devi Cave * A Pond * Food Canteen * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
