Kalkaji Mandir , Delhi
Address
Metro Station, Near, Ma Anandmayee Marg, NSIC Estate, Block 9, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019 Delhi Delhi, IndiaMap
Description
Kalkaji Mandir, is a Hindu Temple, dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali. It is situated in southern Delhi, in Kalkaji, India, a locality that has derived its name from the temple and is located opposite the Nehru Place and close to the Okhla railway station, Kalkaji Mandir metro station. Hindus believe that the image of the Goddess Kalka here is a self-manifested one.
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It is believed that the Goddess Kalkaji, pleased with the prayers offered and rituals performed by the gods on the advice of Lord Brahma, appeared at the site of the temple and blessed them, and settled at the site. During the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna and the Pandavas are said to have worshipped Kali at this temple during the reign of Yudhisthira. The temple itself is believed to have been constructed by Thok Brahmins and Thok Jogians at the order of Kali.
History
It is believed that Kalkaji Mandir is over 3000 years old. Pandavas along with Lord Krishna visited this temple to offer their prayers to Goddess Kali during the Mahabharata time. The temple underwent several modifications over the years. While Kalkaji Mandir is much older, it is believed that its oldest portion have been built around 1764 AD by the Marathas. Many additions were made in 1816 by the Peshkar of Akbar and Mirza Raja Kidar Nath.
Features
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Timings:
All week: 4–5 am, 6:30–11:30 am, 12–11:30 pm
Built:
1764
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