Durgiana Temple, Amritsar
Amritsar, Punjab
The Durgiana Temple is a Hindu temple in Amritsar, named after the Goddess Durga. Its design is like the Golden Temple, with a central shrine in the middle of a sacred pool, reached by a causeway, and silver doors that give it the name 'Silver Temple'. Lakshmi and Vishnu are also worshipped here. A source says the temple was rebuilt in 1921, on an older site, and that it is a very popular place of worship for Hindus in Amritsar.
What to see and do
- Have darshan of Goddess Durga, and of Lakshmi and Vishnu, in the central shrine
- Walk across the causeway over the sacred pool
- See the silver doors and the carved panels
- Visit in the evening, when the temple is lit
Ideal for
- Hindu devotees visiting Amritsar
- Visitors who like temple architecture
- Families who want to see another side of Amritsar
Good to know
- Most sources give about 6 am to 10 pm, but one lists a midday break, so check locally
- Remove your shoes at the entrance, and dress modestly, covering your head is customary
- It is crowded on Tuesdays, Fridays and festival days, especially Navratri and Diwali
- Allow about 45 minutes to 1 hour
Spiritual significance
The Durgiana Temple shows how the Hindu and Sikh traditions of Amritsar share a style of building. It is the best-known Hindu temple in the city.
Why it matters
- A Goddess temple: worshipped as Durga, with Lakshmi and Vishnu
- Built like the Golden Temple: a shrine in the middle of a sacred pool
- The Silver Temple: known for its silver doors