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Durgiana Temple, also known as Shri Durgiana Mandir or Lakshmi Narayan Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple in Amritsar, Punjab, located near Lohgarh Gate. Built in 1921 and modeled architecturally on the Golden Temple, it stands in the middle of a sacred sarovar connected by a causeway. Dedicated primarily to Goddess Durga, it also enshrines Lakshmi, Narayana, Sita and Rama, and is noted for its domes, marble work and silver doors.
Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib is a prominent Sikh shrine located in the town of Baba Bakala in Amritsar District, Punjab. It marks the place where Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, meditated for over 26 years and was later revealed as Guru in 1664 after Guru Har Krishan's prophecy 'Baba Bakale'. The gurdwara complex includes a large sarovar, langar hall and historic shrines and attracts pilgrims year-round.
Gurdwara Gangsar Sahib is a prominent Sikh shrine located in Jaitu (Jaito), Faridkot District, Punjab. It marks the site where Guru Gobind Singh Ji is believed to have visited in 1705 and is historically associated with the Jaito Morcha of 1923-24. The gurdwara complex includes a large sarovar, prayer hall and langar hall, and serves as an important pilgrimage centre for Sikhs visiting the Malwa region of Punjab.
Gurdwara Kaulsar Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located on the western edge of the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, Punjab. It stands beside the Kaulsar Sarovar, a sacred tank excavated under Guru Hargobind Sahib. The gurdwara is associated with Mata Kaulan, a devout follower of the Guru. Known for its white domed architecture and tranquil sarovar, it is an important stop for pilgrims visiting Harmandir Sahib and Baba Atal.
Gurdwara Nanaksar Kaleran is a prominent Sikh shrine located in Kaleran village near Jagraon in Ludhiana district, Punjab. Founded by Sant Baba Nand Singh Ji and later developed by Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, it is the headquarters of the Nanaksar movement. Known for its white marble architecture, serene sarovar, continuous kirtan and langar, the gurdwara attracts devotees year-round and is noted for its peaceful, disciplined spiritual environment.
Gurdwara Santokhsar Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine in central Amritsar, Punjab, located a short distance from Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). Built around the Santokhsar Sarovar, one of five sacred tanks excavated under Guru Arjan Dev in 1587-1588, it marks the lake of contentment. The white marble gurdwara with its large sarovar, prayer hall and langar is revered by Sikhs and visited for prayer, circumambulation and heritage sightseeing.
Som Tirtha is a sacred water tank located in Abhimanyupur village (formerly Amin) in Kurukshetra district, Haryana. It is one of the revered tirthas of the 48-Kos Kurukshetra pilgrimage circuit. The tirtha is associated with Som, the Moon God, and with the Mahabharata period. The site features a holy sarovar with ghats and adjacent shrines and attracts pilgrims especially on Somavati Amavasya for ritual bathing.