Shri Adhya Katyani Shakti Peeth Mandir or Chhatarpur Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Katyayani. The temple is located in South Delhi-Chhatarpur, just 4 km away from Qutub Minar. The goddess Katyayani, a part of Navadurga, is considered to be the sixth avatar of goddess Durga. Riding a lion and holding the glorious Chandrahasa (sword) in her hand, Goddess Katyayini is associated with the fierce form of Shakti (warrior goddess) and is one of the more widely revered and worshipped forms of Goddess Durga across India. Devotees from all caste and creed are welcomed here.
The enthralling statues of the deities like Maa Katyayani, Maa Mahishasurmardini, Ram-Darbar, Radha-Krishna, Shiv-Parvati, Laxmiji, Ganeshji, Hanumanji etc make one standstill in adoration with extreme admiration of the presence of the divine which is more eloquent than silent. The special celebrations during Navratras, Mahashivratri and Janmashtami make the temple abuzz with religious fervour to the delight of the devotees congregating in hundreds and thousands. The lungar Prasad distributed in both the Navratras to approximately a lakh visitors daily is a rare sight to see and believe.
The Mandir, spread over an area of approximately 70 acres, has a number of structures, separate as well as combined, dedicated to each deity with large halls for congregation of devotees. The Shiv Mandir, Ram Mandir, Maa Katyayani Mandir, Maa Mahishasurmaridini Mandir, Maa Ashtabhuji Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Laxmi Vinayak Mandir, Jharpeer Mandir, Markandeya Mandapam, Baba Ki Samadhi, Nageshwar Mandir, the Trident (Trishul), 101 feet high Hanuman Murti etc are special attractions for the devotees and even common visitors.
The Chhatarpur Temple was founded by Sant Shree Nagpal Ji in 1974, who died in 1998. His samadhi shrine lies in the premises of the Shiv-Gauri Nageshwar Mandir within the temple complex. The temple has been built in both south and north Indian style of temple architecture. The temple is constructed totally from marble. The temple complex spread over 70 acres and has over 20 small and large temples divided in three different complexes. The Temple premises features a Shayan Kaksha (bed room) of Navadurga where a bed, dreesing table and a meeting table with nine chairs, all made up of pure silver are present. The temple complex also have other temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva. The house where Baba Nagpal Ji spent his last few days was recently converted into a museum and have all the items that were used by him throughout his lifetime. Devotees attend the Chhatarpur Temple in huge numbers during Navratri celebrations and have pleasing experience.
Timings: - 6:00 AM to 11 PM (Open all days of the week)
Photography: - Not allowed in prayer hall
Location : - South Delhi near Qutub Minar.
Tour duration: -
03 – 04 Hours
Price:
- 01 Person Travelling - USD 55 Per Person
- 02 Person Travelling - USD 30 Per Person
- 03 Person Travelling - USD 25 Per Person
- 04 or more Person Travelling - USD 20 Per Person
- Price Includes:
- Pick up from your Hotel in Delhi and drop back to your Hotel in Delhi by air conditioned Toyota car.
- Services of a professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- All Taxes & Service charges.
- Our personal care & attention.
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