The Durgiana Mandir of Amritsar, flaunts a majestic structural architecture which has enough similarities with the famous Golden Temple of Punjab. Also referred as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, the shrine was erected during the 16th century. Being inaugurated by one of the popular leaders of Indian political arena - Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya - the Durgiana Mandir flaunts a tank, several canopies and a dome in its centre, each of which has an individual relevance among the devotees of the place.Anyone who thinks of visiting the holy places of Punjab has to come to Durgiana Mandir, not only to get the blessings of the presiding deities but also to experience the feel of the religious charisma of the place.
It is indeed a very nice place. Along with worshipping Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi, known as the deity of opulence and Lord Narayana, the God of the entire universe, are also praised religiously. The shrine with all its spiritual ecstasy exudes a distinct charm which is enriched by the holy aura surrounding the place. Being located in one of the most famous cities of Punjab - Amritsar- Durgiana Mandir is accessible from all parts of India. Apart from an active railway and road network, Amritsar is linked with Delhi and Srinagar through airways.
Punjab State Electiricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) in its for revision of power tarrif in Punjab has not spared even the Golden Temple, the highest Sikh shrine in Amritsar and also Durgiana Mandir, a Hindu shrine in the holy city. Both the shrines will have to pay higher rates for the power consumed by them. The PSERC has proposed that Golden Temple and Durgiana temple would have to pay Rs.319 per Killowatt against the previous rate of Rs.313 per Killo watt. The first 2000 units would be free for the two religious shrines and revised rates would be applicable on further consumption.
