The Panch Mandir — literally "five temples" — is a group of five small Hindu temples built within a single compound and dedicated to different deities. It is one of the few major Hindu religious sites in Kapurthala, which is otherwise dominated by the architectural experiments of the Muslim and European-influenced maharajas. The compound is shaded by old trees and has the quiet, maintained atmosphere of a place that people actually use for worship rather than tourism.
The five shrines are dedicated to Radha Krishna, Hanuman, Shiva, Durga and Ganesh. The silver entry door through which all five idols are visible simultaneously is the most celebrated feature. The architecture is more conventional than the mosque and palace nearby, but the setting and the devotional atmosphere make it a pleasant counterpoint to Kapurthala's architectural oddities.
The temple is open to visitors of all faiths. It is about 1 kilometre from the Jagatjit Palace.