Chaitra Navratri is starting from 9th April. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped in the festival of Navratri, which is celebrated for nine days till 17th April. On this occasion, Mother Durga sits in the houses of the devotees. Devotees also visit Goddess temples during Navratri. Actually, there are 52 Shaktipeeths and many ancient goddess temples located in India. From Vaishno Devi Dham in Jammu and Kashmir to Kamakhya Mata Temple in Assam. Although there are not many holidays for darshan in these temples, then you can go for worship in your city or nearby temples.
If you are a resident of Delhi NCR, then there are many ancient Devi temples located here, where you can go for darshan. There are Kalibari, Kalka Ji Temple, Shitala Mata Temple etc. in Delhi NCR. Let us know about the Goddess temples located in and around Delhi NCR.
Shitala Mata Temple, Gurugram
There is a holy temple of Maa Shitala in Gurugram, just 16-17 km away from Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport. The history of this temple is related to the Mahabharata period. It is believed that the devotees who visit and worship Shitala Mata Temple with devotion and faith, are blessed with happiness, good fortune and health. The darshan of Sheetala Mata has special significance on the occasion of Ashtami Tithi of Navratri.
Pathwari Temple, Faridabad
The temple of Pathwari Devi is located in Faridabad, Haryana. The history of this temple is more than 400 years old. According to Hindu belief, once an epidemic hit the region, Pathwari Devi appeared to a devotee and asked him to make an idol under a Peepal tree and worship it and especially to offer a fan. The devotee worshiped in this manner and the epidemic ended in the area. The Pindi form of the Goddess is seen in this temple.
Jhandewalan Temple, Delhi
Jhandewala Mata Temple is located in Karol Bagh, Delhi. Apart from Navratri, there is a crowd of devotees here throughout the year. The ancient statue is kept in the basement of the temple, while the new statue is in the temple premises for darshan.
Kalka Ji temple
There is a holy temple of Maa Kalka Ji on a high mound in Nehru Place, Delhi. This holy Peetha is considered to be the mother of Pandava period. Before Mahabharata, Pandavas had sought boon for victory in this goddess temple. This temple of the goddess remains open even during solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.
Kalibari Temple, Delhi
There are many temples of Mata Kali in Delhi, but the Kali temples located in Chittaranjan Das Park, RK Puram, Mayur Vihar near Gol Market are highly recognized. The Kali form of Mother Goddess is worshiped in Kalibari situated here.
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