Nili Chatri Temple
Nili
Chatri Mandir is a prominent and the ancient Hindu temple in New Delhi. The
pilgrimage is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated at Nigambodh Ghat in
Delhi. It is believed that the eldest Pandava brother, Prince Yudhishthira of
Mahabharata, constructed the temple and conducted Aswamedha Yajna (Hawana) in
this holy place.
Devotees
and the local pilgrims visit this temple especially on some auspicious
occasions such as MahaShivratri, Shrawan Maas, Holi and Basant Panchami to seek
fulfilment of the following- Salvation; Wealth; Relief from diseases.
MahaShivratri is commemorated among the devotees with a great zeal and
enthusiasm every year. People from New- Delhi as well as outside it gather
together to celebrate this occasion of Lord Shiva in a unique way. They offer
Bel-Patri, Milk, Flowers and Fruits to get blessings of Mahadeva inside the main
Shiva temple.
Architecture: Nili Chhatri is the tomb
of Naubat Khan and the tomb is called Nili Chhatri due to the colour of its dome
which was originally ornamented with blue caustic tiles. Inside the temple
complex, the inscriptions are written in bold black letters.
Specialty: There is a belief that Yudhishthira-
one of the Pandavas built this famous temple and has a very attractive
Nigambodh Ghat which is positioned adjacent to the temple and he once conducted
Aswamedha yajna from here in this temple.
Timings: 5:00 am to 12:00 Noon, 4:00 pm to
11:00 pm
Address: Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi, Delhi
How To Reach:
By Road: Basically, there are many public and
private vehicles available to reach Nili Chhatri Temple at Delhi.
By Rail: The Nearest Railway station is Delhi
Railway station.
By
Air: The Nearest Airport
is Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi.
