Chhatarpur Temple, in New Delhi in Delhi, is a shrine to Goddess Katyayani (the sixth form of Navdurga), with Maa Gauri; part of the Navadurga worship. It is also known as Shri Adhya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir.
A major Delhi Devi temple known as the Shri Adhya Katyayani Shakti Peeth. The main Katyayani shrine is opened for darshan only on Ashtami of each month and during the nine days of Navratri, while Goddess Gauri can be worshipped daily; a Kalpavriksha tree at the entrance is tied with threads and bangles for wish fulfilment. Chhatarpur Temple, on the south-western outskirts of Delhi about 4 km from the Qutub Minar, is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani.
Delhi carries a distinct temple identity of its own: The capital's spiritual landmarks, from the vast modern Swaminarayan Akshardham to the 1939 Birla Mandir and the sprawling Shakti shrine at Chhatarpur.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | Opens 4:00-6:00 AM (sources vary); Mangala Aarti around 4:00-5:30 AM |
| Evening | Closes around 10:00-11:00 PM; Sandhya Aarti around 7:00-7:30 PM |
Open all 365 days. Sources differ on hours: one lists 4:00 AM-11:00 PM, another 6:00 AM-10:00 PM. Confirm locally, especially during Navratri.
Poojas and daily rituals
Morning Mangala Aarti (around 4:00-5:30 AM) and evening Sandhya Aarti (around 7:00-7:30 PM); special aartis during Navratri and Guru Purnima
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri | March-April (Vasant) and September-October (Maha Navratri) | The main celebrations; the Katyayani shrine is open to devotees on all nine days and Kumbhabhishek marks the start. |
| Krishna Janmashtami | August-September | Midnight chanting of Vishnu Sahasranam followed by aarti and prasad. |
| Guru Purnima | July-August | A procession reaches Babaji's Samadhi in the main temple complex, followed by aartis. |
| Maha Shivratri | February-March | Observed at the Shiv shrine within the complex. |
History and architecture
Architecture
One of the largest temple complexes in India (spread over roughly 70 acres), built largely in marble with ornate jali (lattice) work, blending North and South Indian styles (Vesara genre); the complex contains around 20 shrines including Ram, Hanuman and Shiv mandirs
History
Chhatarpur Temple, on the south-western outskirts of Delhi about 4 km from the Qutub Minar, is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. It was founded in 1974 by Baba Sant Nagpal Ji (who died in 1998; his samadhi is within the complex). Often cited as one of the largest temple complexes in India.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Located in Chhatarpur, South Delhi. Chhatarpur Metro Station is about 800 m away. Nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International (about 12 km). The temple is about 4 km from Qutub Minar.
Chhatarpur Temple in photographs
4 freely-licensed photographs of this temple, from Wikimedia Commons. Each is credited to its photographer.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: High. Founding, deity, architecture and festivals well corroborated; opening/closing hours differ between sources (medium confidence on exact timings)