Located in Delhi, Shri Shiv Mandir is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol of Lord Shiva in this temple is painted in blue, sitting in a yogic posture and meditating.

location Delhi, Delhi, Delhi

Architecture

There is a statue of a blue-bodied Shiv seated in a yogic posture, watches the world from the roof of the temple. The temple’s marble floor is almost level with the road. On the right of the entrance is the statue of Kal Bhairav, incarnation of Shiv, is sculptured in black marble. A cobra is crawling round his neck. The principal praying room is quiet, dark and has a cluster of gods: the black Shani Devta, the grey Shiva Lingam and a couple of deities in white marble: Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiv, Goddess Parvati, Radha Krishna, the Nandi bull and the Sai Baba of Shirdi. Some statues are draped in gold-embroidered silk clothes.

Culture

Delhi is the traditional and present day capital of India. Delhi stands in a triangle formed by the river Yamuna in the east and spurs from the Aravali range in the west and south. Delhi is not only the largest commercial centre in Northern India, but also the largest centre of small industries.

Darsan Info

05:00 AM To 09:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Wear modest clothes

Famous Festival

Shiva ratri

Temple Rituals

Morning pooja and arati starts from 05:30 AM onwards

Additional Info

 

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