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Situated in Mehrauli, New Delhi, Yogmaya Temple also known as Jogmaya temple is a 5000 year old temple dedicated to Goddess Yogmaya, the sister of Krishna. It is believed that this temple is one of those 27 temples destroyed by Ghazni and later by Mamluks and it is the only surviving temple belonging to pre-sultanate period. The temple was reconstructed by Brahmin king Hemu and brought back the temple from ruins.

Legend

According to the legends, it is believed that Goddess Yogmaya is the sister of God Krishna. It was Goddess Yogmaya who was substituted for Krishna after the birth of Krishna. When Kansa attempted to kill Yogmaya, the baby vanished after predicting Kansa's death at the hands of her brother Krishna.

Architecture

Built in 1827, the temple is a simple but contemporary structure with an entrance hall and a sanctum sanctorum that houses the main Idol of Yogmaya made of black stone placed in a marble well of 2 ft width and 1 ft depth. The sanctum is 17 ft square with a flat roof over which a truncated shikara (tower) is built. The idol is covered in sequins and cloth. Two small pankhas (fans) of the same materials are seen suspended over the Idol from the roof. The walled enclosure around the temple is 400 ft square, with towers at the four corners. Twenty two towers were built within the precincts of the temple at the orders of the Sood Mal, the builder. The floor of the temple was originally made of red stone but later it was replaced by marble. The main tower above the sanctum is 42 ft high and has copper plated shikara or pinnacle.

Culture

Delhi has always been a major attraction is terms of fairs and festivals observed in the city. Lohri, Holi and Diwali are the main festivals celebrated in the city. Chhat Puja, Durga Puja, Eid-ul-Fitr are some other festivals of Indian region celebrated with pomp and splendor in Delhi. Besides, Delhi is also influenced by the culture of its bordering states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Not only this, the famous monuments like the Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, etc add to the charm of the capital city.

Darsan Info

04:30 AM - 08:30 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Wear neat and good clothes and avoid shorts for men

Famous Festival

Navaratri

Temple Rituals

Morning pooja and arati starts from 05:30 AM onwards

Additional Info

 

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