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Religion
Shiva Idol Installed at Pattadkalan Temple, Jalandhar; Hundreds of Devotees Bow
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 11:18 AM
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A new Shiva idol was consecrated at the Pattadkalan temple in Jalandhar, drawing hundreds of worshippers who paid obeisance.
The Shiv temple in Pattadkalan, a locality of Jalandhar, witnessed the installation of a newly crafted Shiva idol. The ceremony was conducted according to traditional Hindu rites, with priests chanting mantras and performing abhishekam to sanctify the deity.
Hundreds of devotees gathered at the venue, forming a dense crowd around the sanctum. As the idol was placed on its pedestal, worshippers bowed deeply, offered flowers and incense, and expressed gratitude for the auspicious occasion.
Local residents described the event as a moment of communal harmony, noting that the new idol will serve as a focal point for future religious gatherings and festivals in the area.
The temple authorities announced that regular puja schedules will resume from the following day, inviting believers from across the city to partake in daily worship.
No injuries or disruptions were reported, and the event concluded peacefully with a collective prayer for prosperity and well‑being.
Hundreds of devotees gathered at the venue, forming a dense crowd around the sanctum. As the idol was placed on its pedestal, worshippers bowed deeply, offered flowers and incense, and expressed gratitude for the auspicious occasion.
Local residents described the event as a moment of communal harmony, noting that the new idol will serve as a focal point for future religious gatherings and festivals in the area.
The temple authorities announced that regular puja schedules will resume from the following day, inviting believers from across the city to partake in daily worship.
No injuries or disruptions were reported, and the event concluded peacefully with a collective prayer for prosperity and well‑being.