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Kalkaji Temple
Deity: Maa Durga
Locality: Delhi
State/Country: Delhi
Kalka Devi Temple is a popular and highly revered shrine of Delhi, the capital city of India. Kalkaji Mandir is situated in Kalkaji, a locality that has derived its name from the temple and is close to the famous Lotus Temple and ISKCON Temple.
Nearest Metro Station : Kalkaji Mandir
Open : All Days
Timings: 6.00 am to 10.00 pm (best to visit during the morning and evening aarti
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Not allowed in prayer hall
Kalka Devi Temple is a popular and highly revered shrine of Delhi, the capital city of India. Kalkaji Mandir is situated in Kalkaji, a locality that has derived its name from the temple and is close to the famous Lotus Temple and ISKCON Temple.
Nearest Metro Station : Kalkaji Mandir
Open : All Days
Timings: 6.00 am to 10.00 pm (best to visit during the morning and evening aarti
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Not allowed in prayer hall
Festivals & Rituals
Festivals
Devotees attend the Kalkaji temple throughout the year, but on religious occasions, Kalka Devi temple is thronged by innumerable devotees that come to have a glimpse of the Goddess. It is regarded that Kalka Devi fulfills all the legible wishes of her true devotees. During the time of Navratris (Mar-Apr / Sep-Oct), thousands of devotees come for the ‘darshan’ of the deity. For the period of nine days, a huge fair is organized in the vicinity of the temple.
Special Rituals/ Prarthana performed in temple
There is a ritual to bath the idol of Kalka Devi two times with milk before Aarti (worship) everyday in morning and evening. This, in turn, is followed by hymn recitation. Offerings can be purchased just before the entrance of the temple.
The atmosphere around the temple is airy and bright with lights which stay during the whole night. Devotees also try to meditate there and a tantric aarti is held in the evening.
Temple Pooja Daily Schedule
Morning Prayers Timing : 06:00 am to 7:30 am (winter), 05:00 am to 6:30 am (summer)
Evening Prayer: 06:30 am to 8:00 pm (winter), 07:00 am to 8:30 pm (summer)