Shri Adhya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir

The Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir is in a nice area of South Delhi called Chhatarpur. It is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, who is part of Navadurga. Baba Sant Nagpal Ji built the temple in 1974. It is the second biggest in India, after Akshardham Temple, which is also in Delhi. The temple is another popular places to visit in Delhi.

What is special in Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir?

Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir, Chhatarpur, is unique because it is one of India's largest temple complexes dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. It has beautiful architecture, large gardens, and a very peaceful environment. So, it is an equally good place for pilgrims and tourists. Quite a pleasant place to visit during the DELHI TOUR PACKAGE.

Architecture

There are 20 big and small shrines for different gods spread over 60 acres of the temple complex. They have further split the shrines into three main complexes. Devotees worship Goddess Katyayani, part of Navdurga, at Chhatarpur Mandir. There are smaller rooms for Lord Rama, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiva. The shrine built for Goddess Katyayani is only open to the public during the Navratri holiday every two years. 

The deity's sleeping area, often called 'Shayan Kaksh,' is next to the main shrine. The silver bed and changing table are the main attractions that draw people to the temple. There is also a different shrine of Goddess Durga because people can visit daily. The temple complex has a holy tree that people use to make their wishes come true. Builders constructed it using a mix of South Indian and North Indian styles.

Why is Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir famous?

The shrine is famous for its beautiful jali design on the lattice screens. It is the hallmark of building inventively mixed with South and North Indian styles. Besides the main god, there are smaller rooms which contain statues of other gods like Maa Mahishasurmardini, Ram-Darbar, Radha-Krishna, Shiv-Parvati, Laxmiji, Ganeshji, Hanumanji, and others. The fanciest is the "Shayan Kaksh" of Goddess Katyayani. It is the sleeping room, and on one side, there is a bed; on the other, it contains a changing table of silver.