Kālkājī Mandir
Delhi's oldest living Śakti shrine
⭐ Why it is famous
A swayambhū Devī shrine believed to date back to the Mahābhārata age, thronged through Navarātri.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The present structure dates from 1764 with Maratha-era additions.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 04:00 – 23:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Navarātri queues stretch for hours
- Metro drops you at the gate
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kālkājī Mandir, New Delhi, South DelhiHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) — 8 km
New Delhi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Delhi (DEL) — 15 km
Kalkaji Mandir metro station, Violet/Magenta lines.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Delhi hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹8,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Lotus Temple
- Nehru Place
- Isk on East of Kailash