Are you a new birdie in Delhi? Love exploring? You want to visit every temple in Delhi but unable to find the appropriate names and their locations? Don’t worry, we are going to tell you the most famous temples of ‘dilli’. There are many temples in Delhi that have been beautifully and tastefully constructed and have since remained the talk of the town.
Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
This temple was built in the 17th century and is easily visible from far because of its unique architecture. Statues of Thirthankars are housed in the temple. The temple is closed from 12 noon to 6 pm.
Location | Chandni Chowk, Opposite Red Fort, New Delhi
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman lovers, this Mandir is very famous among the bajrang followers. The temple was built during the time of Mahabharata. The temple was then rebuilt in 1724 and is situated in Connaught Place. This temple is also in the Guinness book of world records for the continuous chanting of ‘Sri ram, Jai Ram’.
Location | Connaught Place
Jhandewalan Mandir
Dedicated to Goddess Durga, this temple was built after Badri Bhagat (one of the great devotees of Mother Goddess). Today, the exact location of the temple is the Jhandewalan Road on the way to Karol Bagh. The temple got its name from the practice of people offering flags in the temple in order to get their wishes fulfilled.
Location | Jhandewalan Devi Mandir Marg, Block E, Jhandewalan Extension, Near Karol Bagh
Sai Baba Temple
Located on Lodhi Road, it is one of the oldest Sai Baba temples in Delhi. The temple is simple yet majestic. You will find peace, harmony and lots of positive vibes there.
Location | Lodhi Road
ISKCON Temple
ISKCON temple is one of the most visited temples in Delhi and is a massive structure dedicated to Lord Krishna and is located on Hare Krishna Hill in the eastern part of the area. The temple was built in 1998 and has a unique way of worship.
Location | East of Kailash, Nearest metro station: Nehru Place
Shri Sheetla Mata Mandir
Sheetla Mata is believed to be the wife of Dronacharya, the guru of Pandavas. It is also one of the most popular temples of Delhi and is visited by thousands of devotees every day. The road on which it is located is named after the temple and is near to the Gurgaon railway station.
Bhairon Temple
Sri Kilkari Bhairav Temple or Bhairon Temple is placed in the backyard of the Purana Qila (Old Fort) in Pragati Maidan. It is believed that this shrine was built by the Pandavas. Bhairo Temple is a one of a kind temple that allows devotees to offer alcohol to the deity. You must carry alcohol with you if you wish to offer it to the deity of Bhairav. The temple doesn’t sell alcohol and you can’t even find a shop nearby.
Location | Pragati Maidan
Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
This 17th-century temple is probably the one thing other than the Red Fort that you cannot ignore in Old Delhi. A red-stone structure, it is situated opposite the Lal Qila and is amongst the biggest Jain temples in the city.
Location | Chandni Chowk, Opposite Red Fort, New Delhi
Chhatarpur Mandir
Dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, this temple is one of the most popular places in Delhi. The 100 ft tall Hanuman statue is one of the major attractions here. During Navratra, around 1 lakh devotees visit this temple.
Location | Chhatarpur, Near Chhatarpur Metro Station
Ladakh Buddhist Vihara
The Ladakh Buddhist Vihara is situated in Civil Lines, Delhi. This Tibetan Buddhist place of worship is a little difficult to find as the entrance to the place is through a market that is always crowded. The interior of the monastery reflects the artistic skills of the Tibetans. A large statue of Lord Buddha at the centre is kept. A very beautiful and peaceful temple. Do visit this one!
Location | Bela Road, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Railway Colony, Civil Lines, New Delhi
Akshardham Temple
It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.
Location | Noida Mor, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi
Lotus Temple
East of Nehru Place, this temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai’s temples built around the world. Completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens.
Location | Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji
So, now that you know the most popular temples around Delhi, are you ready to check them out?
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