20 Famous Temples in Delhi that You must Visit:
Delhi being the capital, is a most populated city in India. It is also called indraprastha , Capital of Pandavas in those days. It’s no wonder that here we find an ancient temples over the time. not only the capital owns ancient buildings it is has a rich culture and heritage.
Here We present you the most pristine temples in Delhi that you must not miss to visit you
List of Famous Temples in Delhi:
1. Aksharadham Temple- Near Common Wealth
Games
2. Sri Kilkari Bhairav Temple/ Bhairon Temple-
Pragathi Maidon
3. Gauri Shankar Temple- Chandni Chowk
4. Hanuman Mandir – Jhandewalan
5. Birla Mandir / Lakshmi Narayan Mandir-
Mandir Marg
6. Hanuman Mandir-Connaught Place
7. Mahabodhi Temple-MAndir Marg
8. Ladakh Buddist Vihara-Civil Lines
9. Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir-old Delhi
10. Svetambara Temple- Kinari Bazaar
11. Arya Samaj Mandir- Janak puri
12. ISKON Temple - East of Kailash
13. Shri Jagannath Mandir-Haus Khas
14. Chhatarpur Mandir – Chhatapur
15. Lotus Temple – Kalkaji
16. Jhandewalan Mandir –Karol Bagh
17. Kalkaji MAndir- Kalkaji
18. Saibaba Mandir –Lodhi road
19. Kali Mandir- ChittaranjanPark
20. Yogmaya mandir – Mehrauli
20 . Yogmaya
Mandir:
Yogmaya mandir- Mehrauli -Delhi
This is one among the famous temples in Of Yogmaya situated near Mehrauli.
History: This temple is believed to be standing since 5000 years despite of its sabotage through years
Significance: During the month of October, a n alluring festival called Phoolon Ki Sair is celebrated by offering Flowers to Yogmaya, this temples comes life by decorating it with Flowers and lights. Many devotes visit this place visiting from dargah of Qutbuddin Bhaktiar Khakai in Mehrauli till this temple to offer s are enjoyed by the goddess.
19. Kali Mandir:
Kali Mandir - Chittaranjan Park -Delhi
The Hindu shrine situated between Shiv mandir and Radha Govinda on either side of Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir
History: The Shrine here is devoted as earthly abode of Devi Kali who is devoted.
Significance: Its not only a religious place but the center for social and other cultural activites for Bengalis in Delhi
18. Saibaba Mandir-
Lodhi road
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| Sai baba Temple Lodhi road- Delhi |
History: Its is oldest Temples of Saibaba Situated in Lodhi Road.
Significance: It temple is simple yet the alluring statue of Saibaba attracts devotees all around the delhi where devotees offer prayers by giving chadar and flowers and chants to the God Saibaba
17. Kalkaji Mandir:
History: this temple is buit in 176 BC, and is one of theoldest temples in the history dediated to lord Goddess Kali
Significance: this temple is considered as highly sacred temple by devotees. Maniacs often comehere to pray for thr fulfillment of their desires.. There wil rush of people during weekends ., henxe it is better to visit this temple on week fays.
16. Jhandewalan Mandir:
One of the prominent temples in Delhi that attracts many visitors every year.
History: it is built by Bhagat , where Bhagat dreamt of idol Goddess Durga temple. Hence the temple is constructed on the same place where Bhagat dreamt of the goddess.
Significance: The Temple here is a spot for various devotees flags .people offer milk to god,.
15. Lotus temple:
Unike other temples this place has its own style, that there is ni idol or religious carvings o n any wall.
History: this is a new age temple that signifies unity and freedom from bondage to believe that are all equal.
Significance: there are many ways to enter inside and the place admist will ne quiet and calm. As this is a free place any body from any religion can enter the hall.. Fro the construction design the temople is named as Lotus tempe wherethe building resemble Lotus.
14 Chhatarpur Mandir:
History: The temple was established in 1974, by Baba Sant Nagpal ji,
Significance: This is perhaps the largest temple in India, that spread on 70 Acres of land. What attracts place is that the architecture of the land is structured with North and South Styles. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani.
Location: It is located at Chhatarpur on the southwestern outskirts of the city of Delhi
13. Shri Jagannath
Temple
History: This temple is built by Odia Community long years ago
Significance: The Famous Rathyatra Conducted Every year flocks many people all around indiaand World
Location: C-Block, Safdarjung Deplopment Area, Bhagwan Jagannath Mg, Hauz Khas Vill- Rd, Hauz Khas, Delhi – 110016
12. ISKON Temple”
History This temple is constructed under the presence of the former Prime Minister Atalbihari Vajpayee,
Significance: The
temple complex houses the Glory of India Vedic Cultural Centre, a popular
destination for visitors and tourists to learn about major Hindu texts which
are presented using various multimedia
11. Arya Samaj Mandir:
Histtory: This samaj is constructed in recent years
Significance: Despite the people from hindu religion , many people come here fro their marrings and happy life.
10. Svetambara Jain Temple:
History: on of the oldest temple in Delhi
Significance: It has a two storied Structure, and is dedicated to deity Parshavnath placed in the center,Lord adinath and Lord AjithnTath located on either sides of the temple that captivate many visitors all around Delhi.
9; Shri Digambar Jain
Lal Mandir
History: Considered as one of the oldest jain temple in Delhi
Significance: this temple is built entirely with red Stone. The santum of the Preceding temple lies in first floor of the two storied building and in the second floor we get to have a good look of Chandini chowk.
Location: across from the Red Fort in the historical Chandni Chowk area
8. Ladakh Buddist Vihara:
History: Due to the influx of Tibetian culture.,there is buddist temple buit in Delhi which proves india as ar secular state
Significance: This Buddist monastery situated on the bank of river Yamuna lending this place for teaching. The Giant Buddist stupa stands center of the hall whose presence is a Substantial.
7. Mahabodhi Temple:
History: Located adjacent to Birla temple, this temple is lesser known for tourists
Significance: one may get the eternal knowledge in Maha Bodhi Society of INDIA preaches the deeper meaning of the buddist religion.
6. Hanuman Mandir:
History: It is believed that this temple was built at the time of Mahabharat. Later renewd by Maharaja Jai singh to its present form.
Significance: Inside we may look Lord Hanuman statue orange in color, not least but don’t forget to take a look at the ceiling of the temple carved with Lord Rama and Sita.
5. Birla Mandir or
Say Lakshmi Narayan Temple:
Hiistory: This is one of the beautiful temples in delhi constructed in 1930s.
Significance: Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi shrines built at the center of the heart with red sand stone.there will be carvings of These idols on walls in the path.
4. Hanuman Mandir:
History: One of famous temple ,built recently with alluring Entrance.
Significance: The massive 108-feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman is the USP of this temple. One should not miss the mighty Shrine in Delhi which is great astonishing glance of lord Hanuman.
3. Gauri Shankar Temple:
History: Built buy soldier this place got it prominence
Significance : located oin the heart of Chandini Chowk., Gauri Shankar temple is a not only a beautiful place but also a spiritual awakening.
2. . Bhairon Mandir
or Sri Kilkari Bhairav Temple:
History: Located behind the Old Fort in Pragathi Maidham , this temple is dedicated to lord Shiva.The temple is built by Pandavas
Significance: one interesting thing that devotees of alcohol to the deity . unlike usual temples this temple has its own prominence of offering alcohol
1. Akshardham Temple:
History: Not least but there is a temple, that one must not miss to visit. Yes, Akshardham is amost beautiful and charming temple in Delhi. It is dedi cated yto Swaminarayan nand built in the same age of his living
Significance: The Temple in its outside Carved with various Gods And Goddesses where as inside the sculpture Swami Narayan and all the temple is dipped in gold which makes us astonishing Place of our all visits.
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