Kalka Ji Mandir , New Delhi
About Kalka Ji Mandir
Opposite the famous Lotus temple, lies the majorly grand Kalka Ji Mandir. Dating back to the eighteenth century, Kalka Ji Mandir is believed to be the oldest in Delhi and is crowded with thousands of devotees at all times. It is dedicated to the Indian Goddess Kali or Kalka who is considered to be the reincarnation of Lord Durga. Folklore goes that the heroes of Mahabharata, the Pandavas and Kauravas, worshiped here. Some people also believe that the Kali deity inside the temple dates back to three thousand years. The temple is an 8 structure building, built with marble and black pumice stone. The temple can be visited throughout the week from anytime between 4:00 am till 9:30 pm but the real attraction lies at the time the Navratri festival. A large fair is organized for nine days during which the temple enlightens up with charismatic beauty and devout pilgrims. This is why Kalka Ji Temple is one the major tourist attractions in Delhi.
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Places to Visit near Kalka Ji Mandir
Lotus Temple, New Delhi, Delhi
0.5 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
Also known as the Baháí Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, the Lotus temple is a modern architectural wonder based on the Sydney Opera House. Set in white...
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ISKCON Temple - Delhi, Delhi
3.1 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
ISKCON Temple of Delhi is well established Vaishnav Temple of Lord Krishna and Radharani. The Deities of Lord Krishna and Radha are termed as...
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Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh
4.7 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
The Okhla Bird Sanctuary is located in Noida near Okhla Barrage on river Yamuna. The Okhla Bird Sanctuary is about 4 square kilometers and...
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Khirki Masjid, Delhi, Delhi
5.5 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
Khirki Masjid, which mean “The Masjid of Windows”, was built somewhere during mid-14th century by the then ruler of Delhi Feroz Shah...
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Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
6.2 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
Humayun’s Tomb, the beautiful graveyard to about 150 rulers from the Mughal Dynasty, is where notable rulers such as Humayun himself and Bahadur...
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Bijay Mandal (Jahanpanah), Delhi
6.7 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
The Bijay Mandal was built in the 14th century by Allauddin Khilji with some additions by the Muhammad bin Tughlaq. The entire structure, mostly...
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Mirza Ghalib's Tomb, Delhi
7.4 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
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Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi
7.7 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
Nizzamuddin Dargah, the shrine of Hazrat Nizzamudin, is one of the most fascinating places in Delhi. Constructed in 1562, the tomb is topped...
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Dilli Haat, Delhi
8 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
The open air food plaza and Cradia where enormous stalls are put up for selling Handicrafts and Handlooms is termed as Dilli Haat. Initially it...
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Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi
8.2 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
The remnants of Tughlaqabad states that it belongs to 13th century. Built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq Dynasty. The nearby...
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India Gate, Delhi
9.2 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
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Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park, Delhi
9.2 km from Kalka Ji Mandir - See map
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