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

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