Tripurmalini Shakti Peeth, Jalandhar

One of the 52 major Shakti Peethas, the Tripurmalini Shakti Peeth is situated in Jalandhar, Punjab. The Tripurmalini Shakti Peeth is dedicated to Devi Sati or Shakti, who is worshipped by a large number of Hindu devotees. It is believed that Devi Sati’s Left Breast fell here. This Peetha is situated in Jalandhar (1 km from Jalandhar Railway Station) in the state of Punjab in India.

Here Sati is called Tripurmalini and Lord Shiva is called Bhishan. The city of Jalandhar is located at Hawrah-Amritsar main line of Indian railways.Different sages like Vashishtha, Vyasa, Manu, Jamdagni, Parshuram etc., worshipped Adhya Shakti here, in the form of Tripura Malini. Shaktipeeth is worshipped for the blessings of son.

The old structure of the Tripurmalini Shakti peeth has been renovated and changed to how it looks today. New sections have also been added within the temple premises. There is a huge tank (called talab in Hindi), as old as the main temple and is the main attraction and reason why Devi TalabMandir got its name. There is also a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali besides the main temple. Recently, a structure resembling the Amarnath Cave Temple has been added to the temple complex.

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As we know, the Tripurmalini Shakti peeth is built at the place where the breast of Mata Sati fell, hence it is also known by the name of Stanpeeth. Additionally, It is said the idol bears the power of Mata Vaishno Devi, Maa Lakshmi and Maa Saraswati as well, all these devis fulfill all desires of devotees. Just like the other Shakti peethas, a Diya always keep burning here as well. A large number of devotees mainly visit Tripurmalini Shaktipeeth on Sundays and Tuesdays. Here Goddess is in the form of Shakti.

Some people believe that whoever dies accidentally at Tripurmalini Shaktipeeth, goes to heaven after death. Even the birds or animals dying at this place get free from the cycle of birth and death. According to another belief, all the Gods are present here partly to meet Matarani. Worshipping here and at every shaktipeeth is considered extremely auspicious. By worshipping, we all are in safe and protective hands of Matarani.

Navaratri that falls two times in a year- one in the month of March or April and the other in the month of September or October depending on the Hindu calendar, is among the major festival celebrated here. Navaratri is celebrated for over 9 days, with some people not eating any type of food that is derived from the soil for these nine days. Special ceremonies and rituals are carried during these days.

Another festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm is the ‘Shivaratri’ and during this day, people keep fast, pour milk on the Shiv Lingam and offers ‘Bail’ (A type of fruit) to the god idol.

Temple Pooja Daily Schedule

Tripurmalini Shakti peeth remains open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm

Direct trains are available to Jalandhar Railway station and most famous train is Shatabadi and play directly from Delhi to here.Several deluxe bus services are available to Jalandhar and they are worth trying, if you are not getting reservation in the train.Nearest airport is in the Amritsar and national as well as international flights are available up to here.

Tripurmalini Shakti peeth, Jalandhar, Punjab