Temples, along with their religious significance are also a part of beautiful cultures of people from everywhere. Delhi witnesses presence of many historic and beautiful temples. Out of which many have emerged as temples from remains of our history.
So here is all about 10 temples to visit in Delhi, their location, directions and timings to visit. Enjoy the post, gather information, and definitely give each of the temples a visit to experience the elegance and calmness of them. Here you go!
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AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
INTRODUCTION
The full name of Akshardham temple is Swaminarayan Akshardham temple. It is a Hindu temple and is located in Delhi, India. The beautiful temple was designed by BAPS- Bochasanwami Akshar Puroshottam Swaminarayan Sanstha and Virendra Trivedi. The temple is made up of Italian Carrara marble and Rajasthani pink sandstone.
Some rules to follow inside the temple:
- Photography is not allowed.
- Mobiles and electronics are not allowed.
- Clothes should be such that cover your shoulders, upper arm, naval & chest. Bottoms should be below knee.
LOCATION
The exact location of Akshardham temple is National Highway -24, Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092.
DIRECTIONS
Metro- The nearest metro station to is AKSHARDHAM METRO STATION on BLUE LINE.
Railway- The nearest railway station to Akshardham is NEW DELHI RAILWAY STATION.
Bus Station- The nearest bus station to Akshardham temple is KASHIMIRI GATE bus station.
Airport- The nearest airport to Akshardham is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
TIMINGS
The temple is open on all days of the week except for Mondays. The timings to visit are between 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Although the entry closes at 6:30 p.m.
TICKETS
The entry inside the temple is free of cost.
Although there are tickets available if you want to see the exhibition:
Tickets for adults (12 years & above) : Rs. 220
Tickets for elders (60 years & above) : Rs. 170
Tickets for children (4 to 11 years) : Rs. 120
HANUMAN MANDIR
INTRODUCTION
Hanuman Mandir is one of the 5 temples in Delhi from the Mahabharata times. The ancient temple is dedicated to Bal Hanuman. The Hanuman Mandir was founded by the pandavas. It was later renewed by Maharaj Jai Singh. After the Mahabharat, the pandavas found many temples and this temple was one of them. Tulsidas, the greatest poet of all times and a devotee of Lord Ram, stayed in the Hanuman Mandir during his spiritual visit and wrote the Hanuman Chalisa in the 16th century.
Hanuman Mandir holds a guiness world record for chanting of Ram naam continuously for 365 days and 24 hours.
LOCATION
The address of Hanuman Mandir is Palika Kendra, Hanuman road area, Connaught place, New Delhi.
DIRECTIONS
Metro: The nearest metro station to Hanuman Mandir is Rajiv Chowk, Yellow line.
Railway: The nearest railway station to Hanuman Mandir is New Delhi Railway station.
Bus station: The nearest bus station to Hanuman Mandir is Kashmiri gate bus station.
Airport: The nearest airport to Hanuman Mandir is Indira Gandhi International airport.
TIMINGS
Hanuman Mandir is open on all days of the week.
Tuesday and Saturday- Opens at 4:00 a.m. – open all night.
Rest of the days- Opens at 4:00 a.m. & closes at 11:00 p.m.
TICKETS
The entry inside the temple is free of cost.
JHANDEWALAN MANDIR
INTRODUCTION
Jhandewalan Mandir is a Hindu temple. It is located in Karol Bagh on the Jhadewalan road. The temple is dedicated to goddess Aadi Shakti. Jhandewalan is one of the oldest temples of Delhi. The temple got its name ‘Jhandewalan’ in the 18th century because a large number of flags were present on the rocky area of the temple.
LOCATION
The exact address of Jhandewalan mandir is Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Block E, Jhandewalan extension, Paharganj, New Delhi 110055.
DIRECTIONS
Metro: The nearest metro station to Jhandewalan Mandir is The Jhandewalan metro station on Blue line.
Railway: The nearest railway station to Jhandewalan temple is New Delhi railway station.
Bus Station: The nearest bus station to Jhandewalan mandir is Kashmiri gate bus station.
Airport: The nearest airport to Jhandewalan temple is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
TIMINGS
The Jhandewalan temple opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 9:30 p.m.
TICKETS
The entry fees of the temple is free for everyone.
SHREE SHEETLA MATA MANDIR
INTRODUCTION
Sheetla mata mandir is located in Gurgaon. The temple is dedicated to Sheetla mata who was the wife was of Guru Dronacharya. According to Mahabharata, she was the teacher of Pandavas and Kauravs.
You can also build a ‘Mannat ghar’ (a dream house) with the help of bricks just for Rs. 20 inside the temple. Here’s a glimpse of a ‘Mannat ghar’ that I built.
LOCATION
The exact location of Sheetla Mata Mandir is Sheetla Mata Rd, Masani Village, Sector 6, Gurgaon, 122001.
DIRECTIONS
Metro: The nearest Metro station to Shree Sheetla Mata Mandir is Iffco Chowk metro station or Huda city metro station on yellow line.
Railway: The nearest railway station to Shree Sheetla Mata Mandir is Gurgaon railway station.
Bus station: The nearest bus station to Shree Sheetla Mata Mandir is Sector 12 chowk stop.
Airport: The nearest airport to Sheetla Mata Mandir is Indira Gandhi International airport.
TIMINGS
Summer timings: 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Winter timings: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
TICKETS
Entry inside the temple is free of cost.
CHHATARPUR MANDIR
INTRODUCTION
The full name of Chhatarpur Mandir is Shri Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peetham. The temple is located in South Delhi and spreads over an area of 70 acres. It was constructed by Baba Sant Nagpal Ji in 1974. His shrine lies inside the premises of the temple itself.
LOCATION
Chhatarpur Mandir’s is located on Mehrauli Gurgaon road, Chhatarpur, New Delhi, 110074
DIRECTIONS
Metro: The nearest metro station to Chhatarpur Mandir is Chhatarpur metro station on Yellow line.
Railway: The nearest railway station to Chhatarpur Mandir is New Delhi railway station.
Airport: The nearest airport to Chhatarpur Mandir is Indira Gandhi International Airport.
TIMINGS
The temple is open from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on all days of the week.
TICKETS
No tickets are required for visiting Chhatarpur Mandir.
CONCLUSION
Enjoy your little trips to these beautiful temples and your visit will amaze you with the interesting histories they hold. Try to follow the rules and regulations of the temple and you are good to go.
For the sake of your and other’s safety, do not forget to wear a mark and always carry a sanitizer. Stay tuned!! 🙂
FAQs
There’s no specific dress code as such but you need to dress decently when you visit temples. Although, you do need to cover your head with a dupatta or a handkerchief in some temples.
9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hanuman Mandir
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Chittaranjan park Kali Mandir
Yogmaya Temple
Qutub Minar
Hauz Khas
Rahtrapati Bhavan
Jantar Mantar
Humayun’s Tomb
Red Fort
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