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Significance of the Temple

The Chatturpur Mandir is a characteristic example of modern temple architecture; it attracts a large number of devotees, especially at the time of Navratras and Durga Puja. During these periods, it gets difficult to even have a glimpse of the deity. People at the temple start gathering in the early morning to ensure that they get Darshan. For the devotees of Goddess Durga, Delhi Chatarpur temple holds great reverence. Chattarpur Mandir is located beyond the Qutb Minar in Mehrauli. The temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, is built in South Indian style.
The temple complex is spread over a large area with beautiful lawns and gardens. Though devotees visit these temples throughout the year, the main attraction comes during the Navarathri festival, when devotees come from far and near. During this time, there are special bus services provided to the devotees.
On Durga Puja, the devotees can see the never-ending queues of waiting patiently for their turn to ask for the blessings of the Goddess. Prayers and sermons are conducted in the temple 24 hours a day. Anybody can participate in these spiritual meetings, any time. The beauty of the complex is highlighted by the lush green gardens in the area. There are also a number of temples inside the complex, dedicated to various Gods and Goddesses, like Vishnu, Ganesha, Lakshmi and Shiva.

History of the Temple

The History of Chatturpur Mandir blends as the birth of Katyayani who is the sixth form of incarnation of Ma Durga and has got an interesting story behind it. Once upon a time Ma Durga was born to Sage Katyaya who worshipped her and underwent severe penance to be granted the boon of being her father for sometime.
Maa Durga was then sent to earth by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh and in this avatar of Katyayani, daughter of Katyaya, that she destroyed the demon Mahishasur. After she killed him her fierce persona got another name of Mahishasurmardini or the one who killed Mahishasur. She is very often depicted with flowing hair, fierce expressions and golden complexion in this form, used commonly in Durga Puja.
It is said that tying a holy thread or a bangle on the Kalpavriksha tree (also called Baobab tree/ Adonsonia digitata) fulfills your wish. You must come after your wish fulfillment to untie the thread or the bangle.
The Chattarpur Temple remains crowded during most days of the year, but exceptional crowd of devotees would be seen during Durga Puja and Navaratri. Moreover, during Navratris as many as 10 million people or more reach here from far and wide with great devotion to take a glimpse of the deity, to pray, and to fulfill their wishes. This is the time of the year when special bus services are provided to the devotees to make it easy for them to reach Chattarpur Temple.The Chattarpur Mandir is also named as Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir. As per Hindu customs, before entering the temple, it is mandatory to take off one's shoes and wash their hands and feet.

Time to Visit

The Temple is open on all days. Preferably it is good to make your presence during the Morning and evening aarti (prayer) time. The temple observes regular rituals and as prayers are offered round the clock, one can worship here at any hour of the day. Prayers and discourses are the regular feature of the temple, which can be attended by anybody. However, the festival of Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm and the whole temple is very beautifully decorated.

How to Reach

By Air To reach the Temple by Air- Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is connected to all the important cities of the world with almost all the major international airlines operating out of here. While the Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the major cities in India.

By Train For travelling through Indian Railway with their modern and organized network connects Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India. The city has three major railway stations at New Delhi, Old New Delhi, and Nizamuddin. Luxury trains like the Palace-on-Wheels, Fairy Queen, and Royal Orient Express can be taken from New Delhi Cantonment railway station. Rajdhani Express trains connect New Delhi to the state capitals. Shatabdi Express trains run all over New Delhi to the neighboring cities.

By Road Even by Road Delhi is well connected to all the major cities of India by a network of highways and roads. Buses are available at the three Inter State Bus Terminuses (ISBT), at Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar, as well as many starting points in and around the city, from which various state-managed and privately run transport facilities like airconditioned, deluxe and ordinary coaches operate.