Shri Tung Nath Ji - Prachin Shiv Mandir, Patiala

The royal king of Patiala Maharaja Narinder Singh went to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Badrinath in 1852 (Samant 1909). It is believed that on return to Patiala he came with the maps of buildings and on the basis of these maps he got constructed temples on Rajpura Road. The King got constructed these temples for the Convenience of his people who want to visit these places but couldn't afford. He constructed Shri Tung Nath Mandir on same pattern as Shri Tung Nath Mandir in Uttrakhand. He gave one Water Well and a piece of land of Village Babanpur, Sherpur to Shri Tung Nath Mandir. He also appointed a Priest for the Temple. The Walls and Dome of the temple is decorated with wonderful wall art paintings. These wall art paintings are related to "Vashnav Sect". These paintings are beautifying the temple till today and are made by "Pahari " Painters.
This Temple is located on Patiala-Rajpura Road. This Temple is under Govt. control nowadays. The Priest and "Sewadar" are Govt employees. Everyday many devotees come to the temple to offer prayers. Now the temple is managed by Shri Tung Nath Sewa Samiti (Regd.) and the development is gaining pace by each passing day. Shri Tung Nath Sewa Samiti (Regd.) has undertaken many development works in the temple with the help of devotees in last 20 Years.