Mata Lal Devi Temple
Mata Lal Devi Temple, popularly known as Sheesh Mahal of Amritsar, is famous among Hindu pilgrims for its miraculous fertility-improving powers. The temple is dedicated to the female saint Lal Devi and is considered a miniature dimension of the popular Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu. The temple is decorated with shining mirrors that light up the area through the reflecting sunlight and numerous diyas.
The idols of various Gods are placed on the inner walls of the entire complex. As devotees walk inside the temple many artifacts, idols, statues, and paintings tell the story of Saint Lal Devi. A man-made cave leads the pilgrims to the Goddess's shrine which can be reached only by crawling or bowing completely. Women from across the country visit this mystic temple to seek blessings to bear a child, as the mysterious temple is famous for having amazing abilities to improve fertility among women. This fascinating temple is a complete visual treat for tourists as the place has a vivid spectrum of colors and one can truly adore the elaborate mirror work.
History
It is one of the most ancient temples. It was built in memory of Pujya Mata Ji. The saintly lady was born on 21st February 1923 in Lahore, Punjab (now in Pakistan).
She was born to her father Shri Har Jas Mall, who was a businessman, and her mother, Shrimati Maya Devi. Soon after their 4th daughter’s birth parents went to the Chintpurani temple located in Himachal Pradesh.
On reaching the Mata Lal Devi Temple when the family confronted the sacred entity, it is believed that Pujya Mata Ji was enlightened with the holy spirit of the deity Chintpurani. The priest of the temple predicted that this girl child is not an ordinary one. And declared that she possesses heavenly powers.
All of the family members were dazed upon hearing this. At first, they could not believe their ears, but having experienced so many miracles of Pujya Mata Ji’s power, the family started to regard Pujya Mata Ji as a saintly mother.
Amid partition conflict, Mata Ji chose Amritsar for her journey ahead.
Architecture
The idols of various Gods are placed on the inner walls of the entire complex. As devotees walk inside the temple many artifacts, idols, statues, and paintings tell the story of Saint Lal Devi. A man-made cave leads the pilgrims to the Goddess's shrine which can be reached only by crawling or bowing completely.
