Hindu temple Shri Kalkaji Mandir, sometimes referred to as Kalkaji Temple, is devoted to the goddess Kali. Her temple (mandir) is located in Kalkaji, a neighborhood that takes its name from the temple, in the southern region of Delhi, India. It is next to the Nehru Place commercial district. The Kalkaji Mandir (Delhi Metro) line connects to Nehru Place bus terminal and Okhla railway station, both of which are close to the temple.
Goddess Kali is honored in the temple known as Kalkaji Mandir. The neighborhood of Kalkaji, which is in South Delhi, is named after the temple. One of Delhi's busiest Hindu temples is Kalkaji Mandir. It is said that those who worship the goddess Kali succeed in everything they set out to do. As a result, Kalkaji Mandir is also referred to as "Jayanti Peetha" and "Manokamana Sidha Peetha". Manokamna Siddha and Peetha both refer to the fulfillment of desires.
The temple receives hundreds of visitors every day, and the neighborhood has outstanding connectivity and social infrastructure. Kalkaji is also flanked by upscale communities like Green Park and Greater Kailash, raising the area's real estate profile.
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Kalkaji Mandir History
Many people think Kalkaji Mandir is older than 3000 years. Pandavas and Kauravas visited this temple during the Mahabharata era to pray to Goddess Kali.
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Kalkaji Mandir Timing
| Activity Type | Morning Timings | Evening Timings |
| Ganesh Vandana | 5 AM | 7 PM |
| Holy Bath of Deity | 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM | 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Morning Aarti | 6:30 AM to 7 AM | 8:30 PM to 9 PM |
Rituals/Poojas at Kalkaji Mandir
- The daily rituals carried out in Kalkaji Mandir are listed below.
- In the Kalkaji Mandir, each day begins with a milk bath for Goddess Kali and the Morning Aarti.
- The Tantrik Aarti, which is done in the evening, is one of the two daily aartis.
- The times for aarti have already been given. They do, however, alter in response to the winters and summers.
- In the temple, pujaris take turns performing the aarti.
- Outside the temple, devotees wait in lines for their chance to approach the Goddess and carry out their rites.
