Chhatarpur Temple

Shri Adhya Katyani Shakti Peeth Mandir is popularly known as Chhatarpur Temple since it is located in a down town area in south of Delhi – Chhatarpur. This is the second largest temple complex in India, and is dedicated to Goddess, Katyayani. It is located at Chhatarpur, on the southwestern outskirts of the city of Delhi and is just 4 km (2.5 mi) from Qutub Minar, off Mehrauli-Gurgaon road.

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The entire temple complex spread over 60 acres (24.3 ha), has over 20 small and large temples divided in three different complexes. The main deity in the temple is Goddess Katyayani, a part of Navadurga, the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga or Shakti, worshipped during the Navratri celebrations.

A side shrine within the main temple houses a shrine of Goddess Katyayani (Durga), which opens only during the bi-annual Navratri season, when thousands of people throng the premises for darshan. One nearby room has been made as living room with tables and chairs made in silver, and another regarded as the Shayan Kaksha (Bed Room), where a bed, dressing table and table are carved in silver. This shrine opens on a large satsang or prayer hall, where religious discourses and bhajans, (religious songs) are held. Just at the entrance to the main temple, stand an old tree, where devotees tie holy threads for wish fulfillment. Another shrine of Goddess Durga is open to devotees morning to evening, it lies above the shrines dedicated to Radha Krishna, and Lord Ganesh.

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The temple can be accessed through buses, autos, taxis or private transport, being close to Qutb complex. Chhatarpur station on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro is located near the temple.

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The Chhatarpur Mandir 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 Mandir in huge numbers during Navratri celebrations and have pleasing experience.

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