Take one look at Shri Durgiana Mandir (Durgiana Temple), and you might think you’re seeing double. With its half gold, half marble facade, the domed structure looks almost identical to the Golden Temple—it’s even housed in the center of a sacred lake.
The Shri Durgiana Temple, also known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple or Silver Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Renowned for its architectural resemblance to the Golden Temple, it is a significant spiritual site dedicated primarily to Goddess Durga but also worships other Hindu deities.
The temple was built in 1921 under the guidance of a prominent philanthropist, Harsai Mal Kapoor. Its construction aimed to provide a sacred space for Hindu devotees in Amritsar, complementing the city’s rich spiritual heritage. The temple derives its name from Goddess Durga, though the shrine also honors Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.