The 10 Most Beautiful Temples to Visit in Delhi

By - July 1, 2023 - Delhi, India, Pilgrimage

Delhi, the capital city of India is gifted with several beautiful and popular places of religious significance. There are various shrines in the city that are classily and beautifully designed to fill the visitors with peace, and tranquility. Their elegant structure, and architecture allures tourist to visit these temples. Every year countless pilgrims come to admire the grandeur, pay honor to deities, immerse in spiritual experience, and seek fulfillment for their wishes.

You will find a sizable number of Jain temples, Sufi shrines, Sikh gurdwaras, Buddhist temples, medieval mosques, and Hindu temples that capture the attention of tourists throughout the globe. The stillness of these temples causes an incessant influx of people from the nooks and corners of the world. Let us look at some of these mesmerizing shrines in Delhi city.

Here is the list of the 10 Most Popular Religious Places or Temples in Delhi:

1. Akshardham Temple

Akshardham Temple in Delhi

Akshardham is one of the most popular religious places in New Delhi. Whoever comes here is mesmerized by the brilliant architecture of this massive shrine. This popular shrine is located on NH 24 close to the Common Wealth Games Village. Akshardham temple is dedicated to the worship of Swaminarayan Akshardham.

It is a grand and well-maintained complex that is surrounded by a lovely garden. In addition to paying reverence to Swaminarayan, visitors also visit the temple to witness the mesmerizing collection of Indian culture. The sound and the light show held in the evening are captivating sights to view at the temple.

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2. Kalkaji Mandir

Kalkaji Mandir

Kalkaji is a religious site that is located a little distance from the Lotus Temple. This shrine is devoted to the deity Kali. The temple showcases a stimulating circular architecture. One of the beauties of Kalkaji Mandir is its structure that is made throughout from red-colored bricks.

Devotees in large numbers visit the site every year. They wait in long queues to get a pious glimpse of the goddess and experience an authentic divine experience and the rich cultural heritage of the city. Read Also: The Most Romantic Places in Delhi.

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3. Sri Kilkari Bhairav Temple

Sri Kilkari Bhairav Temple also called the Bhairo Temple is another famous temple in Delhi. This temple is very ancient. Scriptures show that this temple has been existing since the era of Mahabharata. Sri Kilkari Bhairav Temple lies in the courtyard of the Old Fort in Pragati Maidan. It is visited by several pilgrims every year to offer alcohol to the presiding deity.

There is an ancient belief that this temple was constructed by the Pandavas. There are two wings of this temple. One of them is the Doodhiya Bhairav Temple where devotees offer milk to the idol. The other wing is the Kilkari Bhairav Temple, where devotees offer alcohol to the deity. People have this belief that one of the Pandavas, Bheem worshipped in the temple and accomplished powerful Siddhis. Read Also: Top Golf Courses in Delhi and Around.

4. Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah

Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi

The third popular pilgrimage on our list is Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. It is devoted to a Sufi charismatic religious leader Nizamuddin Auliya.  This temple was built in the 13th century. It is located on the busy streets of Nizamuddin West. This dargah is not just popular among Muslims but for everyone who comes with an unshakeable faith in this place.

Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah hosts the catacombs of a thirteenth-century Sufi poet named Amir Khusro, seventeenth-century Mughal queen Jahanara Begum, and nineteenth-century Sufi musician as Inayat Khan. The entire dargah is enclosed by a peaceful atmosphere. If you are coming to visit this shrine, then you must know that only men are permitted to enter the shrine. Also, read Top 5 Old Streets in Delhi to Explore Old Delhi

5. Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple in Delhi

The Lotus Temple lies in the center of the city. The most amazing feature of this temple is that it has the shape of a lotus flower. The temple is made entirely of marble. The sight of this temple looks so marvelous that it is a very popular distinctive tourist destination among visitors. This shrine belongs to the pilgrims of the Bahai faith. It is a monotheistic religion that stands tall to signify love, peace, and harmony among people.

Entry to this temple is allowed for everyone irrespective of their faith, gender, and caste. The temple is made up of twenty-seven petals of marble that are arranged in the form of concentric groups. Sitting on the lush green lawns that encloses the temple gives relaxation to people. The evening is the best to come to visit the temple as the temple is beautifully lighted with colorful lights. This makes it a pleasant sight to watch.

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6. Chhattarpur Temple

Chhattarpur Temple in Delhi

Chhattarpur Temple lies 4 km from Qutub Minar. It is another religious place that is built for the devotees of Ma Durga. The goddess is worshipped in the temple in the form of Katyayani. The temple got constructed in the south-Indian architectural style in 1974 by Sant Nagapalji. Being the 2nd largest temple in the world, millions of people come to visit this temple throughout the year. This enormous temple is spread over an area of 24 hectares of land. The ideal time to visit it is during the Navaratri Festival when a lot of festivity and forms of worship happen in the temple. Chhattarpur Temple is a must-visit religious destination on your Delhi trip.

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7. Hanuman Mandir

Hanuman Mandir Delhi

This is an ancient pilgrimage that is counted among the five pilgrimages that were constructed at the time of Mahabharata. It was rebuilt in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh. The temple is located in Connaught Palace. It is a major place of worship for all devotees of Hanuman. The pictures of Lord Rama are carved on the ceiling of this temple.

Though the temple is open to visitors on all days of the week, Tuesday and Saturday are the most auspicious for the worship of Hanuman. So, you can find long queues of devotees near this temple on both days. Hanuman temple is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for incessant chanting of the sacred mantra ‘Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Ram.

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8. Gauri Shankar Temple

Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi

Gauri Shankar Temple is the religious place for all devotees of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This ancient temple lies on Chandni Chowk Road, close to the Digambar Jain Temple. As per the belief of locals, this temple got built by a soldier who suffered from a severe injury while fighting on the battlefield. Through the blessings of the divine, he recovered.

Filled with gratefulness, he took a vow to construct a temple of Gauri and Shankar. Another interesting thing to note about this temple is that the Shiva Linga that presides in this temple is eight hundred years old. In addition to the idols of Shiva, and Parvati, you will also find beautiful idols of their sons, like Ganesha and Kartik. Visitors are mesmerized looking at the silver paintings that hang on the walls displaying the scenes from Lord Shiva’s life.

Monday is believed to be the day of Lord Shiva, and so you can find a huge crowd of devotees who come and pay their reverence to the deities at this temple on this day.  If you are on a trip to Delhi, then the best trip time to visit the temple is during the auspicious occasion of Shivratri. At this time, the entire temple is marvelously ornated and looks incredible.

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9. Shri Jagannath Mandir

Shri Jagannath Mandir in Delhi

Jagannath Mandir in Hauz Khas is a highly popular temple among people of the Oriya community. This temple is a replica of the ancient Jagannath Temple that lies in Puri. The temple is a great place to immerse in the spiritual experience and witness the remarkable culture of the place. People from all parts of the world come to worship and offer prayers to Lord Jagannath.

There are idols of other deities too in this temple as Lord Balabhadra, Maa Subhadra, and Sudarshan Chakra. The most appropriate time to visit the temple is during the Rath Yatra festival. At this time, the temple is lavishly decorated, and a lot of cultural celebrations and holy rituals are organized.

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10. ISKCON Temple

ISKCON Temple

ISKCON is another renowned place of worship in Delhi. It is a massive structure that is constructed for the devotees of Lord Krishna to offer gratitude, and love to him. This temple is located on “Hare Krishna Hill” in Kailash. This pious shrine is known for its incredible architecture. It has been designed by a popular architect Achyut Kanvinde.

This massive hall is carved with scenes that showcase the Mahabharata era. The soothing chant of the mantra “Hare Rama, Hare Krishna” on the melodious thumping of the Mridangam instrument makes the entire ambiance of this temple very pious. At the ISKCON temple, you can find the sacred Bhagavad Gita in various languages. When coming to this temple, you must ensure to attend the pious Mangala Aarti that takes place in the evening.

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