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Know Some Interesting Facts About the Famous Temples in Delhi

by Ishika Sharma Lets start now
If you are a religious person and is keen on making a spiritual tour to purify your soul, you can choose India’s capital city Delhi, which has many religious shrines for all the main religions of the world. Before planning such exclusive spiritual journey with your loved ones, it is wise for you to book your stay in some of the Luxury Apartments in Delhi, so that you can save a lot of money. You are also assured of great comforts in these accommodations and visit the below-mentioned temples to fulfil your spiritual needs.
  • Lakshmi Narayan Temple: Popularly known as Birla Mandir, this temple is situated in central Delhi known as Mandir Marg. The temple is dedicated to the goddess of wealth Lakshmi and Lord Narayana alias Lord Vishnu. This temple has the distinction as the Father of the Nation has opened this shrine which was built in the year 1938. Raja Baldev Das Birla, one of the famous Indian industrialists, has developed this temple. The temple has several stories and was constructed by using the sandstone. One should not fail to see the intricate designs on the walls and the pillars. A chariot driven by a real-sized horse made with marble attracts all the visitors. This is a must-see temple by every tourist.
  • Bhairon Temple: It is located behind the Delhi’s old Fort and is believed that Pandavas have constructed. Interestingly, visitors and devotees are allowed to offer alcohol to one of the two deities namely Kilkari Bhairav deity. People can offer milk to the Doodhiya Bhairav deity. As per history Bheem one of the brothers of Pandavas worshipped this temple and attained the Lotus Feet or Siddhis. Tourists who have enough knowledge on the famous Indian epic Mahabharata can witness a feast to their eyes and can attain the blessings of Sri Kilkari Bhairav and get peace for the mind.
  • ISKCON Temple: Undoubtedly, ISKON is a famous name in the Indian capital, and this temple was built in a hilly place in the year 1998. Being a complex of temples, the shrine area has many temples for several Hindu Gods like Radha Krishna, Rama-Sita- Laxmana-Hanuman and many more. The temple has a large number of followers who live their lives under the banner of Hare-Rama Hare-Krishna cult.
  • Located in Hare Krishna Hill in the East of Kailash, the main shrine has an amazing architecture. The famous architect Achyut Kanvinde has created this wonderful masterpiece dedicated to Lord Krishna and Lord Rama. The musical environment is given by the beating of Mridangam (Drum) makes the whole place extremely pious. Every tourist should visit this magnificent temple. If you are an ISKON follower from another country, you can rent one of the Fully Furnished Apartments in Delhi near the temple for your temporary and comfortable stay
  • Hanuman Mandir: This popular temple is located in Connaught Place, and this temple is believed to be built during the time of the famous Indian epic Mahabharata. This temple attracts more devotees on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This temple has the distinction of entering into the Guinness Record for the continuous chanting of the famous mantra ‘Sri Ram, Jai Ram, and Jaya Jaya Ram.’ The temple was slightly renovated during the year 1724, by the popular Maharaja Jai Singh. Tourists can witness and enjoy the ceiling of this temple where several images of Lord ram are amazingly embossed.
  • Akshardham Temple: Built recently in the year 2005, this temple enjoys the distinction of being the largest Hindu temple in the world. The World Guinness Record Committee awarded this fame. More importantly, this temple has been constructed entirely by sandstone and marble without using a single atom of steel. The temple offers a glorious look during the night time, and it is worth visiting the temple even by the foreign tourists.
  • Lotus Temple: Capital Delhi has the distinction of having this temple for the newest religion known as Bhai. The lotus-shaped temple attracts tourists from different faiths, and the temple has numerous entrances. Prayers are offers in silence at the large prayer hall, and there is no deity in this temple, which is a hallmark of this wonderful temple. Devotees are allowed to perform meditations for long hours. Every tourist should visit this unique temple which opens a new religion to the human community.
Delhi has seen the rise and fall of various empires which have left behind many amazing monuments and glory of bygone ages. If you are a Hindu, you have the option of visiting some of these temples above mentioned. Also, these temples attract many foreign tourists due to their architectural excellence and spiritual powers. Delhi also has many shrines for other religions such as Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhs. Tourists who follow other religions can also visit their respective shrines while visiting this wonderful capital city.

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