Built by:
Baba Sant
Nagpal Ji
Also known as: Shri
Adhya Katyani Shakti Peeth Mandir
Primary deity: Goddess Katyayani
Important Festivals: Navratri
Attraction: Second largest temple complex in India
INTRODUCTION
The Chhatarpur Temple South Delhi . It is
dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. The temple is merely 4km from Qutub Minar on
the road connecting Mehrauli to Gurgaon.
It was
known as the largest temple complex in India
and second biggest in the world before Akshardham Mandir of Delhi
HISTORY
The
temple was constructed by a Baba Sant Nagpal guy in 1974 who was a great
devotee of Goddess Durga. He died in 1998 and the Samadhi shrine of Baba Sant
Nagpal ji is located in the Shiv Gauri Nageshwar Mandir in the temple complex.
HOW TO REACH
By Rail
The
temple is very near to the New Delhi
It is
well connected via metro rail service as it is close to Chhatarpur Metro
Station which lies on the yellow line of the metro.
By Road
The
temple is 11 km from Interstate Bus Terminus Nizamuddin and can be accessed
from Gugaon as well.
By Air
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TEMPLE
Inside the temple complex , a huge structure
has been established where food is served to people for free. This is known as
organizing a Bhandara and is organized every day. The temple is famous for its
24 hours nonstop religious prayers which are held within the temple complex.
There
is one ancient tree at the main entrance that is completely draped with holy
threads. Bangles and threads are tied onto this tree by devotees as it is
believed this will fulfill their wishes.
WEATHER AND TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit this temple is during
Navratri Festival which is celebrated for a period of nine days twice a year. The
Navratri festival fall in spring and autumn when the weather in pleasant and
not extreme like in Summers and Winters.
ACCOMODATION
The
temple is situated in South Delhi . Thus, there
are abundant options of accommodation for people belonging to all walks of life
and coming from any quarter of the world.
TIPS FOR DEVOTEES
The
crowd of devotees is huge in this temple and thus the devotees are advised to
be cautious and careful. The entrance is free of cost and the temple remains
open for all the seven days of the week. It is mandatory for devotees wash
their hands and feet before entering the temple complex.
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