Shri Kalka Ji Temple of Delhi City is considered to be an ancient incarnation of Maa Durga and Adi Shakti, she is also considered a part of Goddess Parvati. This is a wonderful and very miraculous temple because all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled here. The place where this temple is located is also known as Kalka ji. The mountain on which Kalka Devi resides is known by the name Suryakutta mountain. This temple was so famous and miraculous that the place came to be known by the name of this temple itself. According to the local people and stories, this temple is more than 5000 years old as it appears that Pandavas worshiped here before the Mahabharata war. Pandavas had worshiped Shri Kalka ji to get victory in the war and to acquire powers.
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Kalkaji Temple is also known as ‘Jayanti Peetha’ or ‘Manokamna Siddha Peetha’. Because it fulfills all the wishes of its devotees and provides fearlessness. By the way, this temple is very old, but from time to time many improvements and construction work were done.
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History of Shri Kalka ji Temple
The history of the Kalka ji temple is very ancient, it is believed that this temple was built during the Mahabharata period. After the construction of this temple, its improvement and reconstruction were also done several times. According to historical evidence, the modern form of the temple was built by the Maratha rulers in 1764. After this, during the reign of Akbar, King Kedarnath Namak Saksha got this temple rebuilt in 1816. Even in the 20th century, this temple was given a new design by Hindu followers and Hindu businessmen and many other temples were built around the temple. The place where this temple is situated belongs to the Baba and Brahmins living here and the same people do the work of worship and care in this temple today.
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The Mythology of Kalkaji Temple
According to ancient belief, where the temple of Mata Kalkji is today, there used to be temples of other deities at some distance. Some demons and evil powers used to trouble the deities here, these gods went to the father of the world, Brahma, to protect themselves from the demons and evil powers. When Brahma showed the inability to protect them, they all went to Goddess Parvati, then Goddess Parvati produced Goddess Bhairavi from her mouth to protect them. Goddess Bhairavi started killing those demons, but as soon as the blood of those demons used to fall on the ground, many more demons used to arise there. Then Goddess Parvati manifested Goddess Kali from the eyebrows of Goddess Bhairavi and Goddess Kali drank all the blood of a demon before falling into the earth and the demon and her powers were put to an end by this star.
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The architecture of Kalkaji Temple
The main form of the temple of Kalka is made of bricks and white marble, but its main part is made of white marble from the whole day, where the idol of Mother Kalka is sitting. As soon as you enter the temple, there are 12 gates to enter inside the temple, which represent the 12 zodiac signs. There is a statue of Mata Kali in the sanctum sanctorum inside the temple. There is also a stone statue of Mata Kali inside this temple on which her name is written. There are two statues of Sharon in the courtyard of this temple, which is made of sandstone. The verandah of the temple is 9 feet wide.
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Opening and Closing time of Kalkaji Mandir, Delhi
Kalkaji temple remains open from 4 am to 11:30 pm. Meanwhile, many aartis also take place in the temple.
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Festivals celebrated in Kalkaji Temple
Many festivals are celebrated throughout the year in Kalka ji temple with great pomp, but festivals like Vasant Navratri and Maha Navratri 2 are the main ones.
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How to reach Shri Kalka ji temple
By Air: Shri Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport to Shankaracharya temple. Shankaracharya temple is 17km away from here. This airport is well connected to other important cities like Jammu, New Delhi, Mumbai, Leh, Amritsar, and Bangalore. From the airport, you can reach Shri Kalka ji temple by taking a bus or taxi.
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By Train: If you want to come by Shri Kalka ji temple train, then the nearest railway station is Nizamuddin Railway station. The distance of Shri Kalka Ji Temple from Nizamuddin Railway Station is 7 km.
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By Road: You can also come to Shri Kalka ji temple by road. Delhi is well connected by roads to all the cities of India. If you want, you can come here by booking your own vehicle or taxi.
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Nearest metro station to Kalkaji Temple
Kalka Ji Metro Station is the nearest metro station from here. It is only 450 meters away from Kalkaji temple, you can go there by auto or on foot.
Address and Google map of Kalka ji Temple
Address: Metro Station, Near, Ma Anandmayee Marg, NSIC Estate, Block 9, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
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Images of Shri Kalka ji Temple, Delhi
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Other Tourist Places in Delhi
If you have come to Delhi to see Kalka Ji Temple, then definitely see Delhi in Places.
- Red Fort
- Lotus Temple
- Akshardham Temple
- India Gate
- Humayun Tomb
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Garden of Five Senses
- Qutub Minar
- Jama Masjid
- National Museum
- Connaught Place shopping
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Ji
- 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
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