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Famous Temples in Delhi | Connect with the Divine

Delhi, the capital of India and one of the country’s largest metropolitans, is not just about ancient monuments, museums, forts, and ruins. The heartthrob of India may be one of the most advanced in culture, with the new-age crowd grooving to party music and leading a fast life. This city is also home to some of the nation’s most revered places of worship. If you believe in the Almighty and have a religious knack for your existence, work out a trip to Delhi to visit the temples and feel a deeper connection with the Creator. Hundreds of them are in the galis and nukkad, lanes and by-lanes of India’s premier city.

Top 13 Most Popular Temples in Delhi

Have a look at some of the most famous temples in Delhi. Treat it as your guide; so that the next time you are here, you can curate an itinerary to cover all of them.

  • Akshardham Temple
  • Hanuman Mandir Jhandewalan
  • Lotus Temple
  • Kalkaji Temple
  • Pracheen Hanuman Temple
  • Gauri Shankar Temple
  • Birla Mandir
  • ISKCON Temple Delhi
  • Mangal Mahadeva Birla Kanan
  • Kali Mandir
  • Sai Baba Mandir
  • Chhatarpur Mandir
  • Yogmaya Temple

1. Akshardham Temple 

One of the famous temples in Delhi is the Akshardham Temple near the Common Wealth Games Village. It has been built in honour of Swami Narayan Akshardham and Delhi’s biggest temple complex. Light and sound show in the evening, the rich architecture and the cultural artefacts are some of the things to see here besides paying respect to Swami Narayan.

  • Location. Noida Mor, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi 110092.
  • Timings. 10 AM – 8 PM
  • Nearest Metro Station. Akshardham Metro station on the Noida-Dwarka line.

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2. Hanuman Mandir Jhandewalan

Hanuman is one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu religion. The Hanuman Mandir in Jhandewalan is a famous mandir in Delhi. Also known as the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, the key highlight of the mandir is the 108 feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman. During the evening Aarti, the arms of the statue move back with the chest opening up through which the image of Lord Ram and his wife, Devi Sita, appear to bless worshippers. The other attraction is the front entrance, shaped like the mouth of Hanuman. There is a humongous rush here on Tuesdays.

  • Location. New Link Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110092.
  • Timings. 5 AM – 10 PM
  • Nearest Metro Station. Jhandewalan Metro station & RK Ashram Marg station.

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3. Lotus Temple

Delhi’s famous temple list is incomplete without the Lotus Temple. It was constructed in1986 and is a sacred place for followers of the Bahai religion. It can, however, be visited by one and all. The temple can accommodate about 2,500 people simultaneously. The temple is a top sightseeing spot for visitors as the architectural beauty of the same remains unmatched.

  • Location. Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019.
  • Timings. 8 AM – 5 PM
  • Nearest Metro Station. Kalkaji metro station.

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4. Kalkaji Temple

The Delhi Kalkaji Temple is also famously known as the Manokamna Siddha Peetha. As per legends, this temple was built by the Pandavas after winning the Kurukshetra battle. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga as the Kalika Avatar. It is one of the most revered and the best temples to visit in Delhi.

  • Location. Kalkaji Metro Station, Ma Anandmayee Marg, Opposite NSIC Estate, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019
  • Timings. 4 AM –11:30 PM
  • Nearest Metro Station. Kalkaji metro station.

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5. Pracheen Hanuman Temple

This is the famous Hanuman temple in Delhi. This sacred place in Connaught Place is believed to have existed since the Mahabharata days. The temple complex was rebuilt in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh. Tuesdays and Saturdays have the most rush of devotees here. The Guinness Book of World Records mentions the temple for the uninterrupted chanting of hymns in praise of Lord Rama.

  • Location. Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Hanuman Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
  • Timings. 5 AM – 1 PM & 3 PM – 11 PM on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday, the timings are 4 AM – 2 AM (midnight). On Saturday, the time is 4 AM – all night.
  • Nearest Metro Station. Rajiv Chowk or Janpath metro stations.

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6. Gauri Shankar Temple

This is the most visited and famous Shiv Mandir in Delhi. The temple houses the Shiva Lingam, which is believed to be 800+ years old. The temple's interiors are painted with images of gods and goddesses like Ganesha, Kartik, and Parvati. As per history, a soldier built this temple after surviving an injury in the battle. The temple gets most of the crowd on Mondays. Besides, during Shivratri celebrations, the place is adorned like a palace.

  • Location. 2573, Katra Lehswan, Chandni Chowk Road, Delhi 110006
  • Timings. 5 AM – 10 AM & 5 PM – 10 PM
  • Nearest Metro Station. Chandni Chowk metro station.

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7. Birla Mandir

The Birla Mandir, or the Laxminarayan Temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Narayan. His consort, Goddess Laxmi, is also worshipped here. It was built by Baldeo Das Birla in 1933. The temple complex has separate temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Buddha, and Krishna. Special festivities are organized inside the temple during Diwali and Janmashtami.

  • Location. Mandir Marg, Gole Market, New Delhi 110001
  • Timings. 4:30 AM – 1 PM & 2:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Nearest Metro Station. R K Ashram Marg metro station.

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8. ISKCON Temple

The ISKCON Temple at Nehru Place is the famous ISKCON temple in Delhi. It is a Vaishnav temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. This temple opened its doors to devotees in 1988. The International Society manages the temple activities for Krishna Consciousness. The temple complex features various festivities during Janmashtami.

  • Location. Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi 110065
  • Timings. 9 AM – 1 PM & 4 PM – 9 PM
  • Nearest Metro Station. East of Kailash metro station.

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