Chhattarpur temple, Delhi
Address
G53H+6M3, Chhatarpur Extension, Chhatarpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110074 Delhi Delhi, IndiaMap
Description
Chhatarpur Temple (Officially: Shri Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peetham) is a temple dedicated to the goddess Katyayani. The entire complex of the temple is spread over a wide area of 28 hectares. It is located in Chhatarpur, on the southwestern outskirts of the New Delhi The temple was established in 1974, by Baba Sant Nagpal ji, who died in 1998. His samadhi shrine lies in the premises of the Shiv-Gauri Nageshwar Mandir within the temple complex.It is the 2nd largest temple in Delhi, after the Akshardham Temple.This temple is constructed from marble and on all of the facets there is jaali (perforated stone or latticed screen) work. It can be classified a vesara style of architecture.
Tales
In Hindu mythology, Durga or Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva, is depicted as ten armed. The Goddess, whose chief function is to destroy demons and Rakshasas or evil things has the Shakti of all the three Gods i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. This incarnation has the following story as the background. There was a Rishi named Katyayan who worshipped Durga devi and asked her for a boon that she be born as his daughter. Devi fulfilled the wish of the Rishi and was born as his daughter. In this Avtaar, she killed Mahishasur,the demon. She is depicted as golden complexioned and carrying various weapons in her hands for destruction of evil. Devotion to her makes a man free from all troubles and worries.
History
The temple is of reccent origin and established in the year 1974, by Baba Sant Nagpal Ji, who attained heavenly bliss in 1998. His Samadhi shrine lies for posterity in the premises of the Shiv-Gauri Nageshwar Mandir located within the temple complex.
Features
Deities:
Timings:
All week: 6am - 10pm
Built:
1974
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