Kalka Mandir
Kalka Mandir is Positioned
in Delhi and is dedicated to Goddess Kali- Mother Aadi Shakti. Kalka
Ji Mandir is considered as one of the oldest and the most divine temples in the
country. Established in late 1764 AD and is famed as Jayanti Peetha or
Manokamna Siddha Peetha. Mother Aadi Shakti is revered as Shakti or Goddess of
power among the Hindu Followers and devotees. Umpteen visitors come and take
blessings of Goddess- Shakti on a daily basis. This temple is very much
accessible as it is basically situated very near to Kalka Ji Metro Station.
During the Festivals- Kali Puja, Durga puja, Vasant Panchami, Diwali and
Navratri, the number reaches zillions.
Architecture: Another Temple of Lord
Shiva, named as- Shri Swayambhu Mahakaleshwar Shiva Mandir. Built with marbles,
plaster of Paris and bricks, surrounded by a Verandah and pyramidal tower. At
the centre, a chamber is fixed and two red sandstone tigers in the sitting
position. An idol of Goddess Kali is installed in the middle of these tigers.
Specialty: Prominent as one of the
oldest temples not in India however in the world. Every Morning, bathing the
idol- Mata Snanam with milk followed
by an Aarti at 6:00 AM and in evening at 7:30 PM adds to the splendour of the
temple.
Temple Timings:
In SUMMERS- 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM -
3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
In WINTERS- 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM, 6:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
How To Reach:
By Road: Basically, there are many public and
private vehicles available to reach Kalkaji Temple at Delhi as it is located
very near to KalkaJi Metro Station.
By Rail: The Nearest Railway station is Delhi
Railway station.
By
Air: The Nearest Airport
is Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi.
