Today we are going to tell you about a very special and famous temple located in South Delhi. The temple is called by the name of Shri Adhya Katyayani Shaktipeeth temple. This temple is located in Chattarpur on Delhi-Mehrauli road, which is why it is also known as Chattarpur Temple. The temple was constructed in 1974 and was built by a great saint who is known as Sant Baba Nagpal. Baba Nagpal was a resident of Karnataka state of India.
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Shri Adhya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Temple is mainly the temple of Lord Durga who is worshiped here in the form of Mother Katyayani Devi. It is the second largest temple complex in India. Apart from Lord Katyayani, there are also temples of Lord Ganesha, Hanuman Ji, Sita-Rama, Markandeya, and Lord Krishna.
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Maa Katyani is the sixth form of Goddess Durga, which is one of the 9 forms of Lord Durga. There is a huge crowd in this temple during Navratri. This temple is spread over an area of 70 acres and there are more than 20 temples built in this complex that are dedicated to various deities. As soon as you enter the Maa Katyayani temple, a huge tree is seen on the left-hand side on which many red and yellow threads are tied. It is believed that whoever ties thread and bangles on this tree, all his wishes are fulfilled.
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Mythological History of Adhya Katyani.
In ancient times, there was a sage named Katyayan, he was a great devotee of Lord Durga. He did severe penance for Lord Durga. Pleased with his penance, Lord Durga appeared to him and asked him to ask for any boon he wanted. The sage sought the wish of Goddess Durga to be born as a daughter in his house and become her father.
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Lord Durga was very happy to hear this wish and gave her a boon. And after some time she was born as a daughter in their house. Later the sage named his daughter Katyani. Later this girl became famous by the name Katyayani Devi, who is considered a form of Navdurga. And Chhatarpur temple is also dedicated to this goddess.
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Chattarpur Temple Aarti timings
| Aarti | Timings |
|---|---|
| Mangala Aarti | 5.30 AM |
| Shringar Aarti | 7.00 AM |
| Sandhya Aarti | 7.00 PM |
| Shayan Aarti | 11.30 PM |
| Mata ki Chauki (Navratri) | 8.30 PM – 11.30 PM |
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Interesting facts about Shri Adhya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Temple:
- The clothes and ornaments once worn by Goddess Katyani in the temple are not worn again.
- A garland of special flowers is offered to the mother, which is imported from South India.
- The Chhatarpur temple complex is spread over 70 acres and is the second largest temple complex in India.
- Aadya Katyayani temple remains open even in eclipse.
- This temple is dedicated to the Katyani form of Lord Durga which is the 6th form of Navadurga.
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How to reach?
Adhya Katyayani Temple is in the Chattarpur area and the nearest metro is Chhatarpur Metro. From here the temple is only 750 meters away, you will reach here in 10 minutes by auto.
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Entry Time
6 am–10 pm (All day)
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Address & Google map of Shri Adhya Katyayani Shaktipeeth temple
Address: G53J+36W, Main Chhatarpur Rd, Dr. Ambedkar Colony, Chhatarpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110074
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Other tourist places of Delhi:
If you have come to Delhi to see Adhya Katayayani Shaktipeeth temple, then do not forget to visit other places in Delhi. Here we are giving you information about some famous places in Delhi.
- Red Fort
- Akshardham Temple
- India Gate
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Garden of Five Senses
- Lotus Temple
- Jama Masjid
- National Museum
- Connaught Place shopping
- Chandni Chowk Market
- Paranthe wali Gali
- Qutub Minar
- Lodhi Garden
- Jantar Mantar
- Dilli haat INA
- Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
- National Gallery of Modern Art
- Safdarjung Tomb
- National Zoological Park
- Shri Kalka Ji Temple
- Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum
- ISKCON Temple Delhi-Glory Of India & Vedic Cultural Centre, New Delhi
- Deer Park
- Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir
- Waste to Wonder Theme Park
- Shree Hanuman Temple
- Adham Khan’s Tomb
- Amar Jawan Jyoti
- Sultanpur National Park
- Okhla Baird Sanctuary Park
- Raja Nahar Singh Palace
- Select City Mall, Saket.
- Purana Qila.
- Tughlakabad ka Qila
- Hauz Khas Village
- Jhande Wali Mata
- National War Memorial
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