5 Temples in Delhi That Are a Must-Visit in 2022

 

For numerous pilgrims, Delhi is a city that is always held in high regard. This is a place that has been the center stage of many historical events throughout Indian history. And when you go through that rich history, it also highlights a lot of locations of spiritual significance.

Many people book a Ranchi to Delhi flight just to pray and express their devotion to their religion. Now that many places of worship are now welcoming devotees back, it is a great time to look at 5 temples that are a must-visit in 2022.

1. Lotus Temple

A unique place of worship built in 1986, the Lotus Temple is dedicated to the Baha'i faith and welcomes people of all faiths and religions. This is an architectural marvel, with large lotus petals made of marble facing various directions that create its magnificent shape and numerous gardens and ponds attributing to its beauty. The Lotus Temple can hold more than 2500 devotees at a time and largely runs on solar power.

2. Akshardham Temple

The largest Hindu temple in the world, Akshardham finished construction in 2005 with not a single piece of metal involved. The entire temple is constructed using marble and stones, paying respect to traditional Hindu architecture that reflects all around it. You can easily reach the temple via road as it is situated quite close to the Commonwealth Games Village. There is even an entire station dedicated to it should you choose to approach it via Delhi Metro.

3. ISKCON Temple

Dedicated to Lord Krishna, ISKCON Temple was built in 1998. It was designed by the renowned architect AchyutKavinde, whose other notable works include the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts and the P.K. Kelkar Library in IIT Kanpur. The ISKCON Temple is not just a place of worship, but it also houses several religious texts like the Vedas and Mahabharata. It even has a restaurant within the premises, should you desire to have a hearty meal before you board your Delhi to Ranchi flight.

4. Hanuman Mandir

A temple that is said to have been constructed during the Mahabharata period, the earliest record of renovation dates back to 1724 ordered by Maharaja Jai Singh. Based in Connaught Place, this temple is quite crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays, since those days are considered holy to Lord Hanuman. The ceiling of the shrine makes for a jolly visual as it is embellished with various images of Lord Ram.

5. Kalkaji Temple

One of the oldest temples in India, the Kalkaji Temple completed construction in 1764 AD. Throughout the year, this place sees millions of pilgrims visiting from all over India, especially during the festival of Navratri. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali, and many believe that the shrine is the place where she killed the demon Raktabija.

With that, we reach the end of our list. Are there any temples that you think should make it to the list? What are some famous places of worship in your town? Answer in the comments section below.