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  • Temples In Delhi

    Temples In Delhi

    1. Akshardham Temple

    • Dedicated to: Bhagwan Swaminarayan
    • Highlights: Grand architecture, Sahaj Anand Water Show, Yagnapurush Kund, and cultural exhibitions.
    • Location: Near Noida Mor, Delhi

    2. Lotus Temple

    • Dedicated to: Bahá’í Faith (open to all religions)
    • Highlights: Lotus-shaped architecture, peaceful meditation halls.
    • Location: Near Nehru Place

    3. ISKCON Temple (Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir)

    • Dedicated to: Lord Krishna and Radha
    • Highlights: Bhagavad Gita exhibitions, cultural programs, and Govinda’s restaurant.
    • Location: East of Kailash

    4. Chhatarpur Temple

    • Dedicated to: Goddess Katyayani
    • Highlights: Vast temple complex with intricate carvings and shrines of various Hindu deities.
    • Location: Chhatarpur, South Delhi

    5. Birla Mandir (Laxminarayan Temple)

    • Dedicated to: Lord Vishnu (Narayan) and Goddess Lakshmi
    • Highlights: Built by the Birla family, visited by Mahatma Gandhi in 1939.
    • Location: Near Connaught Place

    6. Kalkaji Temple

    • Dedicated to: Goddess Kali
    • Highlights: Ancient temple with major celebrations during Navratri.
    • Location: Kalkaji, near Lotus Temple

    7. Hanuman Mandir (Jhandewalan & Connaught Place)

    • Dedicated to: Lord Hanuman
    • Highlights: 108-feet tall Hanuman statue at Jhandewalan, historic temple at CP.
    • Location: Jhandewalan & Connaught Place

    8. Nili Chhatri Temple

    • Dedicated to: Lord Shiva
    • Highlights: Said to be built by Pandava Prince Yudhishthira.
    • Location: Yamuna Bazaar

    9. Uttara Swami Malai Temple (Malai Mandir)

    • Dedicated to: Lord Murugan (Kartikeya)
    • Highlights: Popular among South Indian devotees, Dravidian-style architecture.
    • Location: RK Puram

    10. Shri Jagannath Temple

    • Dedicated to: Lord Jagannath
    • Highlights: A small replica of the famous Puri Jagannath temple.
    • Location: Hauz Khas