Fulfil your religious pursuits in Delhi Have you ever wondered that Delhi can fulfil your religious pursuits? Delhi being a mixed bag of different culture and heritages beholds some popular religious places as well. Here is a list of 5 temples which you should visit on your Delhi tour.
Delhi, the capital city of India, is full of attractions. The blend of different cultures and traditions has gifted the city with some magnificent and popular religious places. There are many temples which are the talk of
the town. Some places are well-crafted and, on the other hand, some places are just surviving on the base of faith. Here is the list of 5 most popular temples in Delhi:
1. Akshardham Temple: situated along the bank of River Yamuna, Akshardham temple is not just a place of worship. The magnificent architecture and the well-maintained temple complex, this temple is the must-visit temple in Delhi. Akshardham Temple is located near Common Wealth Games Village, Noida Mor. You will witness the beautiful garden while entering the temple complex. It is the temple of Swaminarayan. The light and sound show in the evening is one of the major attractions of the temple. Keep in mind cameras and heavy languages are not allowed inside. So, it is better not to carry any unnecessary belongings.
2. Hanuman Mandir, Jhandewalan: this Hanuman Mandir is one of the popular temples of the city. The temple is marked by a 108 feet statue of Lord Hanuman. This massive statue is the attraction to the devotees and the tourists. The main entrance is a shape of the mouth of the deity, the temple stays open every day. However, Tuesday remains crowded by the Hanuman Bhaktas. The evening aartis will surprise you
as the arms of the Hanuman statue moves back and the chest open with dazzling lights projecting Lord Rama and Devi Sita. You can easily reach the mandir from Jhandewalan or Karol Bagh metro station.
3. ISKCON Temple: ISKCON temple Delhi is well-renowned. A huge structure built to worship Lord Krishna, the temple is located in Hare Krishna Hill, East of Kailash. The chant of Hare Krishna Hare Rama and the ambience is extremely beautiful. The hall depicts the scene from Mahabharata. Mangal Aarti and the Robot Show are the attractions of the temple. You can buy religious books from the temple book shop.
4. Chhattarpur Mandir: An extremely large complex in Chhattarpur, it is a must-visit for the tourist and god lovers. One of the most popular temple complexes, this temples are dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. The perfect blend of North and South Indian architectural style offer a unique experience to the visitors. You can easily reach the place from Qutub Minar and Chhattrapur metro station. The 100 feet Hanuman statue is an eye-catcher. During Navaratri, many devotees visit this temple.
5. Shri Jagannath Mandir: You can have a look on the replica of Puri Jagannath Mandir on the capital city itself. Situated in Hauz Khas, Jagannath Mandir is a very popular temple for the Oriya community of Delhi. Rath Yatra is celebrated with a great show. You can visit this temple any day of the week and worship Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Maa Subhadra.
Being the capital city of the country, Delhi is well-connected with every mode of transport. Reaching the city and exploring its pride is not a hectic task. If you are travelling from Chandigarh, New Delhi to Chandigarh buses are easily available.
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