Durga Puja 2024: In India, one of the most frequently performed and colorful festivals is Durga Puja, which commemorates the defeat of the demon king Mahishasura. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and gandan across the country. This nine-day festival is filled with devotion, rituals and celebrations during which pandals are constructed to house beautifully crafted idols of Goddess Durga. Worship, Garba, Kanya Pujan and Jagrata are the main attractions of this festival as communities come together to celebrate with cultural performances and feasts.

To celebrate this festival, seek the blessings of Goddess Durga by visiting temples. Here are some famous temples in Delhi that are worth visiting during this vibrant festival:

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Jhandewalan Temple:

Jhandewalan Temple is located on Jhandewalan Road and is one of the oldest and most famous temples in Delhi. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Aadi Shakti, an avatar of Goddess Durga, and therefore many devotees visit it every other day.

Kalkaji Temple:

Located in South Delhi, Kalkaji Mundir worships Goddess Kali, the ‘Kali’ avatar of Devi Durga, and is one of the most visited temples in the city. The temple is said to be older than the times of the Mahabharata and the times of the Pandavas. This place is also known as “Manokaamna Siddha Peetha”.

Chhatarpur Mandir:

Chhatarpur Mandir is located on the outskirts of Delhi and is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani; it is the second largest temple complex in India. The main temple of Maa Katyayani opens only during Navratri, attracting devotees from all over the world to catch a glimpse of the splendor of Navratri celebrations.

Gufa Mandir:

Popularly known as the Gufa Temple, this temple is one of the oldest in the city, dedicated to Mata Vaishno Devi. The main attraction of the temple is a rather large, coherent cave, which is said to be visited by temple-goers. There is also a smaller cave which contains idols of goddess Katyayani, Chintpurni and Jwala Devi.

Yogmaya Temple:

The Yogmaya Temple is located in Mehrauli and is dedicated to Goddess Yogmaya, the sister of Lord Krishna. This temple is considered to be one of the five surviving temples from the Mahabharata era. Devotees gather in large numbers, especially during Navratri, to celebrate and offer prayers.