Panch Mandir

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Address: Kapurthala
City: Kapurthala
State: Punjab
Location: North India
Constructed By: Fateh Singh Ahluwalia
Type of Construction: Medieval
Type of Building: Temple
Religion: Hinduism
Importance: It is the most striking building in the city of wonder architecture. Its replica was exhibited in the pre-partition Punjab Museum at Lahore.
Accomodation: Accomodations are easily avaialble in the hotels in Kapurthala.
Accesibility: Kapurthala is connected to the other cities by rail and road.
Nearby Cities: Jalandhar

Panch Mandir of Kapurthala :

One of the most revered place, the "Panch Mandir, Kapurthala Town" is dedicated to several Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Constructed by "Fateh Singh Ahluwalia" , the "Panch Mandir" of the Kapurthala town in Punjab bears the relics of rich architectural legacy of the by gone golden era. The temple is an important hallmark of the small town of Kapurthala which draws several devotees from all over the state to seek divine blessings.

The beautiful white structure of the "Panch Mandir" looks strikingly awesome on a moonlit night. The sacred temple gives one an intense pleasure and satisfaction. The "Panch Mandir" may be said to be an architectural marvel of the golden past. One cannot but appreciate the splendid monument that has an aesthetic appeal for the devotees. The awe inspiring structure of the "Panch Mandir" has its model in one of the museums of Lahore, now in Pakistan.

As the name suggests, the temple houses numerous small temples that are dedicated to different Gods and Goddesses. The giant structure at the middle of the holy sanctorium, is encircled by many smaller temples. The temple displays the engineering skills of the people of the ancient times. Apart from being an important place of religious worship, the "Panch Mandir" is also a celebrated place for archaeologists who throng the temple to study the rich architecture of the traditional society.

Panch Mandir is a delightful shrine situated at Kapurthala, about 21 km from Jalandhar in Punjab. It was built during the reign of Sardar Fateh Singh Ahluwalia. Several smaller temples dedicated to different deities surround the main dome in the center.The replica of the temple is exhibited in the pre-partition Punjab Museum at Lahore.