There are many temples in Delhi that have been beautifully and tastefully crafted and have ever since remained the talk of the town. While some owe their fame to their elegant structures, many have found glory by being wish-fulfillers. We want to have a look at some of the most exotic temples in Delhi as they are an important part of the culture and history of the city.
So, here’s a list of those temples :
1. Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple is the largest Hindu temple in the world and comprises of an intricately carved monument, high-technology exhibitions, a theater, a musical fountain, a food court, and gardens. This massive shrine is situated near the Common Wealth Games Village on NH 24. The temple is dedicated to Swaminarayan Akshardham. Along with paying homage to Swaminarayan, one can look at the rich collection of Indian culture here; the light and sound show in the evening is worth seeing.
2. Bhairon Temple
Bhairo Temple is one of its kinds as the temple allows devotees to offer alcohol to the deity. There are two wings of the temple – the Doodhiya Bhairav Temple, where milk is offered to the idol, and the Kilkari Bhairav Temple, where the devotees offer alcohol to the presiding deity. It is also believed that Bheem(one of the Pandavas), worshiped in this temple and attained Siddhis as well.
3. Hanuman Mandir, Jhandewalan
It is one of the most popular Hindu temples in Delhi. The shrine is marked by the colossal 108ft statue of Lord Hanuman and can be seen from the both Jhandewalan and Karol Bagh metro station. The entrance door has been carved in a shape of the mouth of the deity and one can reach the main hall of the shrine through a passageway. You should definitely visit this temple.
4. Gauri Shankar Temple
It is an ancient temple that is located near the Digambar Jain Temple on the main Chandani Chowk Road. According to legends, this temple was built by a war soldier who had vowed to construct the temple if he managed to come through the injury he suffered in the battle. It is reckoned that the Shiva Linga or the Phallus presiding in the shrine is 800 years old. The best time to visit Gauri Shankar Temple is during the celebration of Shivratri when the entire temple is decorated and looks incredible.
5. Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place
This ancient temple is reckoned to be one of the five temples that were built during the time of the Mahabharata. However, the current structure had been reconstructed by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1724. It is situated on the Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Connaught Palace and is evidently one of the most popular places of worship in Delhi. The main deity in the temple is that of Lord Hanuman.