Shri Tripurmalini Shakti Peeth Temple Jalandhar
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Deity: Devi Sati (Tripurmalini) and Lord Shiva (Bhishan) Place: Jalandhar Punjab Famous Temple
Shri Tripurmalini Shakti Peeth Temple Jalandhar. Dedicated to Devi Sati (Tripurmalini) and Lord Shiva (Bhishan). Located in Jalandhar.
- Primary Deity
- Devi Sati (Tripurmalini) and Lord Shiva (Bhishan)
- Architecture
- Nagara style with influences of local Punjabi architecture.
- Builder
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Entry Fee
- Free entry for all devotees.
- Best Season
- October to March (Winter and Spring)
- Darshan Time
- 1-2 hours during peak times, less during off-peak hours.
- Dress Code
- Traditional and Formal clothes
- Address
- Available soon.
History
The temple was founded by former session court judge Sh. Mohan Lal Chopra. It is considered an ancient site where the breast of Mata Sati is believed to have fallen, leading to its identification as one of the 51 Shakti Peeths.
Spiritual Significance
As a sacred Shakti Peeth, it is a significant pilgrimage site dedicated to the goddess Sati, also known as a Stanpeeth due to the mythological legend of the goddess's remains falling at this location.
Spiritual Practices
Devotees engage in japa (chanting of mantras), meditation, and circumambulation (parikrama) of the temple. Special pujas are offered during auspicious times.
Spiritual Experience
तीर्थयात्री यहाँ एक गहन आध्यात्मिक शांति और देवी की उपस्थिति का अनुभव करते हैं। मंदिर का वातावरण अत्यंत पवित्र और ऊर्जावान माना जाता है, जो भक्तों को भक्ति और श्रद्धा से भर देता है।
Darshan Timings
- 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Timings may vary during festivals and auspicious occasions.
How to Reach
- The nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar (ATQ), approximately 50 km away. From the airport, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Jalandhar.
- Jalandhar City railway station (JUC) and Jalandhar Cantt railway station (JRC) are well-connected to major cities across India.
- Jalandhar is a major city in Punjab and is well-connected by national highways. Regular bus services are available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, and other cities.
- Nearest Airport: to Shri Tripurmalini Shakti Peeth Temple is Adampur Airport, located in Jalandhar, which is approximately 22 km from the temple. For travellers convenience, the airport provides daily national and international flights from various cities in India and outside India to Amritsar. After landing at the airport, visitors can book taxis to cover the remaining distance to the temple. The drive is comfortable, allowing travellers to enjoy the beauty of Punjab in the way...By RoadShri Tripurmal
- Nearest Railway: to Shri Tripurmalini Shakti Peeth Temple is the Amritsar Railway Station, located just 2 km away. This railway station makes it easy for devotees to reach Amritsar. After arriving at the station, devotees can easily get taxis and rickshaws that will take them directly to the temple.By AirThe nearest airport to Shri Tripurmalini Shakti Peeth Temple is Adampur Airport, located in Jalandhar, which is approximately 22 km from the temple. For travellers convenience, the airport provides daily nationa
- Nearest City: Jalandhar (0 km (temple is within Jalandhar city))
Major Festivals
- Diwali
- Holi
- Navratri
Sacred Mantras
- Usage: Daily chanting for blessings and protection.
Mantra: ॐ ह्रीं त्रिपुरमालिनी नमः
Meaning: देवी त्रिपुरमालिनी को नमन - Usage: Chanted by devotees visiting the Bhishan temple.
Mantra: ॐ नमः शिवाय
Meaning: भगवान शिव को नमन
Special Puja
Navratri Pujas, Durga Saptashati Path, and special pujas dedicated to Goddess Tripurmalini are performed with great devotion.
Unique Rituals
- Name: Kanya Pujan
Timing: Navratri festival
Description: During Navratri, young girls are worshipped as embodiments of the Divine Mother and offered food and gifts. - Name: Bhandara
Timing: Various festivals and auspicious days
Description: Community feasts are organized for devotees, especially during festivals.
Associated Legends
- Title: Sati's Sacrifice and Shiva's Grief
Narrative: पौराणिक कथाओं के अनुसार, देवी सती ने अपने पिता दक्ष के यज्ञ में आत्मदाह कर लिया था। भगवान शिव उनके पार्थिव शरीर को लेकर तांडव करने लगे। विष्णु ने सुदर्शन चक्र से सती के शरीर के टुकड़े कर दिए, जो पृथ्वी पर विभिन्न स्थानों पर गिरे और शक्ति पीठ कहलाए। माना जाता है कि देवी सती का 'वक्ष' (स्तन) इस स्थान पर गिरा था, और यहाँ वे देवी त्रिपुरमालिनी के रूप में पूजी जाती हैं। - Title: Jalandhar's Penance
Narrative: एक अन्य कथा के अनुसार, असुर जालंधर ने यहाँ घोर तपस्या करके शिव से वरदान प्राप्त किया था। इस स्थान का नाम भी उसी असुर के नाम पर पड़ा है। देवी त्रिपुरमालिनी ने ही अंततः जालंधर का वध किया था।
What Devotees Pray For
- Problem: स्वास्थ्य संबंधी समस्याएं
Practice: देवी त्रिपुरमालिनी से अच्छे स्वास्थ्य और दीर्घायु की प्रार्थना की जाती है। - Problem: पारिवारिक सुख और समृद्धि
Practice: देवी से परिवार में सुख-शांति और समृद्धि बनाए रखने का आशीर्वाद मांगा जाता है। - Problem: शत्रुओं पर विजय
Practice: देवी को शक्ति का रूप मानकर शत्रुओं के नाश और विजय प्राप्ति के लिए पूजा की जाती है।
Miracles
Devotees often report experiencing divine intervention and fulfillment of wishes after praying at the temple, which they attribute to the blessings of Goddess Tripurmalini.
Mysteries
The exact location of the Shakti Peetha is debated among traditions, with some texts placing it in Jalandhar, while others suggest different locations. The divine energy felt by devotees is often described as a mystery.
Scriptural References
- Text: Shakti Peetha
Context: Considered one of the 51 or 108 Shakti Peethas, though its exact location varies in different traditions.