Temple's History

A Short History

Mata Rani Temple situated outside the village of Vallah. The village Vallah is situated along the Mehta Road and is at a distance of 6 k.m. from Sri Amritsar. Vallah is at a distance of 3 k.m. from Verka. Village has been in existence since 570 A.D. Since from the inception this land has been dedicated to the temple of Mata Rani Mandir and community visit here on all major festivals such as Navratri twice a year, Durga Asthmi, Dushara, Diwali etc.

The Philosophy of the Temple

At this point, an idea of God is interjected. Our Vedas and Upanishads are full of principles and values of great depth that point toward the reality named “God.” Therefore, building a temple is a preliminary step toward the goal, a material symbol of marching toward that which is subtle and even subtler. For example, we march from the earth to water to fire to air and ether, knowing fully well that one has all the five elements in one’s own self body. As long as there is knowledge that growth can only manifest individually, we have an unlimited opportunity to march on, without any bondage, limit, or constraints of culture and/or religion.

This is only the approach to follow if one wants to move from the material to the subtle, because it is easier to experience the material. It is human nature to travel toward the easy path or go to lower instead of higher. Ascending the mountain is harder than descending. We believe that our potential to grow together with cultural bonds in a framework of institutionalized internal inquiries is better. This is where the temple comes in.

This is not as contradictory as it sounds, because the internal march is individual. Accomplishment is judged by personal growth; aggregate measurement, however, which is a social phenomenon, requires another test for social growth