Temple Tour of Delhi, Discovering City’s Sacred and Spiritual Hotspots

Ever thought of visiting Delhi and including some of the Most Famous Temples of Delhi in your travel itinerary! Probably not? The Temples of Delhi, some of them probably as old as the time is, are one of the finest ways to discover what Indians are like, their habits, daily-life, preferences, customs, culture, religious practices.One gets to live that experience as closely as possible. And not to forget the unique quaint piousness that permeates the atmosphere in these temples bringing in a sense of peace and tranquility and starts detoxing you as soon as you are in its vicinity.

Travelling to Delhi, or for that matter any other parts of India, and not including temple visit in ones’ itinerary is a big void. The second largest country in the world in terms of population, India is home to over 17 per cent of the world’s population. About 80 per cent of India’s 1350 million people practice Hinduism, one of the four major religions of the world along with Christianity, Islam and Buddhism. India being a predominantly a religious country, temples are an important part of most of the people lives seeking solace from the divine. Delhi being one of the oldest cities of the world is home to some of the Most Famous Temples of India. We bring you a list of the Most Famous Temples of Delhi that you should haveas part of your itinerary of Temple Tour in Delhi while visiting the city.

1. Akshardham Temple

Akshardham means ‘The Abode of God.’ True to its meaning every part of Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, located on the banks of Yamuna River, echoes of spirituality. With an ancient architectural style that’s befitting of a Hindu house of worship, this grand temple is also a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to learning and devotion and harmony. Built of intricately carved sandstone and marble, the Akshardham temple, one of the largesttemples in the world, is also a modern architectural marvel that is a must-do on your Temple Tour of Delhi.

2. Chhatarpur Mandir

Chhatarpur Temple, located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of QutubMinar, is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, one of the nine forms of Hindu Goddess Durga. Spread over a 60 acre complex, Chhatarpur has over 20 large and small temples in its vicinity constructed in marble. Chhatarpur Mandir was the biggest temple in Delhi until the Akshardham Temple was built in 2005. The complex houses temples built in both the North and South Indian architectural styles and is one of the most vibrant of temples and, of course, one of the Most Famous Temples of Delhi.

3. Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place

Hanuman Mandir is located in the bustling tourist district of Connaught Place in the heart of Delhi. The temple is dedicated to Bal Hanuman (Hanuman as a child). It’s antiquity is traced to the Mahabharata period and is said to have been built by the Pandavas after their return from the exile. Not to be missed on the Delhi Temple Tour itinerary, one of the unique feature of this temple is the round-the-clock chanting of “Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” in practice since August 1, 1964. Another interesting aspect is that the temple abounds in interesting tales of Saint Tulsidas, Mughal Emperor Akbar, Maharana Man Singh I of Amber and Maharaja Jai Singh, among others.

4. Kalkaji Temple

Kalkaji Temple, located in South Dehi, is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. One of the Most Famous Temples of Delhi, legends say that thousands of years ago duringthe Mahabharata period the Pandavas and Lord Krishna came to this temple to worship Kali. Nevertheless, the oldest portion of the temple does date back hundreds of years. The Kalkaji temple remains one of the Most Visited Temples of Delhi all throughout the year.

5. Lotus Temple

Famous for its flower architecture and one of key Landmarks of Delhi, the Lotus Temple is a Bahai House of Worship belonging to Bahai Faith. The temple however invites people of all religion. The beautiful temple building is composed of 27 free standing marble petals into a lotus shape and is regarded as one of the Most Visited Temples of Delhi as well as the world. The temple is also an important tourist hotspots of Delhi.

6. Iskcon Temple

Located on the Hare Krishna Hills close to the famous Lotus temple and centuries old Kalkaji Temple, the Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, generally known as ISKCON (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple is one of the largest temple complex in India. Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radharani, the ISKCON Temple is a centre dedicated to spirituality, culture and education. ISKCON aspire to serve as a centre for India’s greatest glory, that is, her Vedic knowledge and culture. The ISKCON temple attracts visitors from around the world, and is a must-have on the itinerary of the Temple Tour in Delhi.

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