So finally comes the beginning of the most awaited festival for all Gujaratis (Guju people). Along with playing Garba and Dandiya ras everyone should also seek blessings from Navdurga because Hindu people do believe a lot in the power of the Goddess as well as the ‘shakti’ and miracles that do happens in the long 9 days festival called ‘Navratri’. Here are the famous Devii temples you can visit in Navratri in Delhi.
Here is the details of 5 most Holy and Famous Devi Temples in Delhi that you should include in your journey.
Yogmaya Temple
Yogmaya temple is also known as the Jogmaya temple which is dedicated to Goddess Yogmaya, sister of Lord Krishna. One of the ancient Hindu temples is located in the small village of Mehrauli.
The Deity of this temple is Goddess Yogmaya is known as the Pure Goddess and is made of black stone and was placed in a well, made of marble.
According to history, the Yogmaya Temple was built by the Pandavas at the end of Mahabharata. Mehrauli is one of the seven ancient cities that make up the present state of Delhi. Also, festivals are celebrated like Mahashivratri, Navaratri and Phoolwalon-ki-sair.
Kalika Temple
Kalkaji Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali. This temple is located in south Delhi. A locality that has derived its name from the temple and is located opposite to Nehru Place business centre.
Pandavas and Kauravas came to offer their prayers to the Goddess Kali at this temple during the Mahabharata time, which is believed to be 3000 Years old.
A festival like Navratri is also celebrated and during this period a large fair is organized at the temple, Kalaka Devi is also known as Kaal Chakra Swamini. Kalkaji Temple is also known as Manokamana Siddha Peetha and Jayanti Peetha Manokamna Siddha means desired wish fulfillment and Peetha means the shrine.
Chhatarpur Temple
Chhatarpur Temple is located in South Delhi dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, a part of Navadurga, the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga or Shakti worshipped during the Navratri celebrations.
The temple was established in 1974 A.D. by Baba Sant Nagpal ji, who died in 1998 A.D. His samadhi shrine lies in the premises of the Shiv Gauri Nageshwar Mandir within the temple’s Sacred Site.
This temple is the second largest temple of India after Akshardham Temple and have been built in both South and North indian style of temple architecture.
Jhandewalan Temple
Jhandewalan Temple is located on Jhandewalan Road on the way to Karol Bagh, Delhi. It is one of the oldest temples in Delhi and this temple is dedicated to Maa Aadi Shakti Who is the most powerful divine in Hinduism.
The name Jhandewalan was given during Shah Jahan’s rule, due to the prayer flags or jhandas being offered. The upper part of the temple has the idol of Mata Jhandewali with the idol of Saraswati and Kali.
There are idols of other Gods also at the same place. At the ground level, the original idol of Jhandewali Mata is there where people perform Puja. There is also a mesmerizing Shiv mandir for performing Shiv puja in the adjoining area near the downward side.
Shree Shitla Mata Mandir
It is one of the nine Shaktipeeths in the country Sheetala Mata Devi in Gurgaon Village called the Religious Temple pond attracts a huge number of people, the year around and especially during the days of Navratri also around Diwali festival this temple holds two times a year in Chaitra and Ashadh months.
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