Kalkaji Mandir
About Kalkaji Mandir
Situated in the Kalkaji neighborhood of South Delhi opposite Nehru Place and near Okhla railway station, this temple honors the Hindu goddess Kali. According to local tradition, the temple's origins trace back over three thousand years to the Satya Yuga, with documented Maratha-era construction in 1764 and Mughal-era expansion in 1816. The temple operates continuously throughout the year without closures, opening at 4:00 AM daily and remaining accessible until 11:30 PM. The sanctum features a marble interior, and the temple conducts four daily aartis: the Mangala Aarti at 4:30 AM, Madhyahn Aarti at noon, Sandhya Aarti at 7:00 PM, and Shayan Aarti at 10:30 PM. The temple experiences significant crowds during Navratri, when overnight darshan becomes available. Entry is free, though donation boxes facilitate voluntary contributions from visitors.
How to reach
You may also visit
Tiger Cave
5Tiger Cave Temple is a Buddhist monastery complex near Krabi, Thailand, featuring a challenging 1,260-step ascent to a hilltop summit crowned with a Golden Buddha statue and panoramic limestone vistas.
Kalpeshwar Temple, Uttarakhand
0Kalpeshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva shrine in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district and the fifth of the five Panch Kedar temples, uniquely accessible year-round. Devotees worship Lord Shiva's matted hair enshrined within a small stone cave temple.
Sri Ayyappa
0Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple in Gottigere, Bengaluru, is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, established in 2003 and serving as a spiritual center for devotees across the city, particularly during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season.