New Delhi Trip Overview
The Megapolis Delhi also has divinity and sense of pilgrimage reserved for its citizens in the form of grand and beautifully crafted temples. Magnificent temples with large premises accommodate comfortably the pilgrims and tourists alike. The traditional architecture and the way of worship narrates the history and belief systems of this great subcontinent
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Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
The Megapolis Delhi also has divinity and sense of pilgrimage reserved for its citizens in the form of grand and beautifully crafted temples. Magnificent temples with large premises accommodate comfortably the pilgrims and tourists alike. The traditional architecture and the way of worship narrates the history and belief systems of this great subcontinent
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Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan), Connaught Place, New Delhi 110002 India
Dedicated to Lord “Vishnu”, irla temple is one of Delhi’s oldest and grand temple. The highest tower in the temple reaches a height of 165 feet while the ancillary towers reach 116 feet. The Geeta Bhavan, a hall is adorned with beautiful paintings depicting scenes from Indian mythology. There is also a temple dedicated to Buddha in this complex with fresco paintings describing his life and work. The entire complex, especially the walls and the upper gallery are full of paintings carried out by artists from Jaipur in Rajasthan. The rear of the temple has been developed as an artificial mountainous landscape with fountains and waterfalls.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
Akshardham temple is Biggest temple of Delhi, which is beautifully decorated with carved statues of dancers, deities, fauna, flora and others. This temple is built with Rajasthani sandstone (pink color) and Italian Carrara marble. This temple holds 234 pillars, 2000 deity statues, nine domes and much more. The temple holds 148 life-size elephant statues that weigh a total of 3000 tons. The central dome contains the main deity, Swaminarayan. The deity is surrounded by many statues made with a composition of five different metals.
There is NO fee for entering the temple, however if one want to watch any show, documentary then the fee will be applicable. Since the documentary show take 3 hours so we wont show the same since we have limited time.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mani Chhatarpur Temple , 1 km from Chhatarpur Metro Station, New Delhi 110074 India
Commonly known as Chhatarpur Mandir, the Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir is nestled amidst the beautiful surroundings of the historical Mehrauli area in south Delhi. Listed amongst the largest temple complexes in the country, this grand temple is dedicated to goddess Katyayani. Established by Sant Shree Nagpal Baba in 1974, the temple has now become an important pilgrimage centre and is visited by a large number of devotees throughout the year.
The exquisite architecture of the temple is marked by a fabulous use of marble and intricately-carved jaalis. It is also counted among the heritage sites of South Delhi. Spread over an area of about 70 acres, the temple features separate as well as shared areas dedicated to each deity divided into three complexes. There are captivating idols of deities like Katyayani, Laxmi-Ganesh, Shiva-Parvati, and Hanuman. To witness the religious fervour, visit the temple during the Hindu festivals of Dussehra, Mahashivratri and Janmashtami, when special pujas and grand celebrations are held. Thousands of devotees assemble here during these times, with delicious prasad being prepared on a large scale.
Duration: 45 minutes
