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Jhandewalan Temple, Delhi
Locality/village : Jhandewalan
State : Delhi
Country : India
Nearest City/Town : Jhandewalan
Best Season To Visit : All
Languages : Hindi & English
Temple Timings : 5.00 AM to 12.00 PM and 4:00 PM to 10.00 PM.
Photography : Not Allowed
Jhandewalan Temple, Delhi
Jhandewalan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Maa Aadi Shakti (avatar of goddess Durga). The temple is located on Jhandewalan Road on the way to Karol Bagh, Delhi, India. The temple is another famous and respected shrine of the goddess. The temple receives a large number of devotees throughout the year. The name Jhandewalan was given during Shah Jahan’s reign, due to the prayer flags or ‘jhandas’ being offered.
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It is said that Jhandewalan was once located in a mountain region. When this place was excavated then sanctum of goddess was descended and on this place the temple was established. It is believed that Badri Bhagat, one of the great devotee of Matarani, dreamed of her and she told him about this idol. Thereafter the temple was constructed at the same place. The original idol of Jhandewali Mata Ji is present at ground level. The temple is one of the famous religious site for Hindu’s. Here everyone can come and worship irrespective of the caste and status. The temple is echoed with day and night chanting of the goddess mantras. The devotees are blessed with happiness, peace and good health.
To have the divine experience of Shri Aadi Shakti Maa Jhandewali’s darshan, devotees can plan visit to her famous temple , located in Delhi. The name Jhandewalan was given during Shah Jahan’s reign, due to the prayer flags or ‘Jhandas’ being offered. This ancient temple has a subterranean shrine as well as one on the ground level. Thousands of devotees converge for darshan or blessing, including the rich and the famous especially during the Navratras in spring and autumn.
The upper level of the temple has divine idol of Mata Jhandewali. There are idols of other Gods also at the same level. At the ground level , the original idol of Jhandewali Mata is there. There is a history attached to this idol. It is believed that Badri Bhagat, one of the great devotee of matarani, dreamed of her and she told him about this idol. Thereafter the temple was constructed at the same place.
There is a divine place for performing Shiv puja in the adjoining area at the lower level itself.
The offering for the Goddess are easily available in the shops in the temple vicinity.
By Road: Jhandewalan temple is conveniently located in central part of New Delhi , India.It is on the Deshbhandu Gupta road. Nearby areas are Karol Bagh, Pahar Ganj, Pusa Road ,Jhandewalan Metro station, New Delhi Railway Station to name a few.It is connected to the Delhi Metro with nearest metro station as Jhandewalan. There is 5 – 10 minutes walk to the temple.
By Rail: Closest Metro Station to Jhandewalan Temple is Jhandewalan Metro Station
By Air: The Temple can be reached through nearest Indira Gandhi International Airport which is well connected with regular domestic flights.
This temple Opening & Closing times is 5.00 AM to 12.00 PM and 4:00 PM to 10.00 PM. During this period major part of the Goddess Durga rituals are performed. Archana, Aarti and Abhisekham are the daily pujas performed.
Many festivals are celebrated in Jhandewalan Temple. On the occasion of Durga Puja and Navratra, a special Puja is organized. The temple is decorated with flowers and light. The temple’s spiritual environment give peace of mind and heart to the devotees.
The temple remains open on Sunday,Tuesday and in the afternoon of Astami.
On every Astami of Shukla Paksha , there will be Jagran (prayers throughout night) starting at 10 P.M.
Everyday morning havana and kirtan (prayers) are carried out in the temple.
