Devi Talab Mandir, otherwise called Tripuramalini Shakti Peeth in Jalandhar, Punjab is an esteemed site amongst the 51 Shaktipeeths. This holy temple has been standing for centuries and is located in a sacred lake. The legend of Mata Sati’s left breast having fallen here gives this place its alternate name – ‘breastbone’. A visit to Devi Talab Mandir will be sure to leave you feeling spiritually uplifted!
The Tripuramalini Shakti Peetha (Devi Talab Mandir) is renowned for being the spot where Mata Sati’s left breast fell. The temple has also gained fame for possessing holy powers of not just Mata Vaishno Devi, Maa Lakshmi and Maa Saraswati, but fulfilling the wishes of all its devoted followers as well. Like other esteemed Shaktipeeths, an everlasting flame burns here too; drawing a large congregation in on Sundays and Tuesdays who come to pay homage to Goddess Shakti.
The temple’s art and architecture are breathtakingly beautiful, with its golden-domed roof and white/black marble flooring. The courtyard is immense, as well as the adjacent pond that boasts fresh water. There truly is no other place like it!
Visiting the temple during October to December in Jalandhar will be an absolute delight, what with its pleasant climate and all. Your pilgrimage experience is sure to become more gratifying as you relish your time there!
The Shakti Peethas are divine places of the blessed Mother Goddess. To honor her and invite her to bless them, Lord Brahma performed a yajna with assistance from Shiva himself. When their ritual was complete, she manifested herself in the form of Sati and Daksha adopted her as his daughter. Sadly though, when Daksha hosted another yagna he refused to extend an invitation to Shiva; despite this slight, Sati desired so much to visit him that against his better judgement Shiva allowed it – yet unbeknownst to all at the time, this decision would have far-reaching consequences for every soul upon Terra’s plane. Daksha’s insult to Shiva caused Sati unbearable pain. Unable to take it any longer, she immolated herself in fury. In response, the wrathful form of Veerabhadra proceeded to destroy Daksha and his yagna ceremony. Grief-stricken by her daughter’s death, Lord Shiva carried Sati through Aryavartha while exhibiting an expression of anguish in the form of Tandava – a powerful dance that symbolized destruction and chaos. Lord Vishu, with the aim of stopping the Tandav, used his Sudarshana Chakra, which cut through the Sati’s corpse. The parts of Sati body fell at varroas spots all through the Indian and neighboring country and these Sacred sites came to be called Shakti Peethas .
By Air
The nearest airport from this temple is Amritsar Airport which is at a distance of 26 km from Devi Talab Mandir. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train
The nearest railway station from this temple is Jalandhar Railway Station which is at a distance of 4 km from Devi Talab Mandir. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road
There are many private and public transport available to reach Tripuramalini Shaktipeeth Temple Jalandhar from any part of the country.
