The history of this temple of Mata in Delhi is 200 years old, Aarti is performed here at 4 in the morning.

The temple is included in the famous tourist places

Jhandewala Temple located at Karol Bagh in the capital Delhi is a Siddhapeeth dedicated to Jhandewali Devi. Due to its religious and historical importance, the state government has included this temple of Mata among the famous tourist places of Delhi. Let us tell you, lakhs of devotees from India and abroad come to visit the temple throughout the year. During Navratri, the entire temple is decorated like a bride, the view of the temple is worth seeing. (pic – jhandewalamandir.org)

Know- how old is the history of the temple

The history of Jhandewala Devi Temple is about 200 years old. At the place where the temple is situated today, there used to be lush green Aravali hills and dense forests. In this temple the idol of Mata is present in octagonal shape. There is also a cave here, where the original idol of the Mother Goddess can be seen. (pic – jhandewalamandir.org)

Mother has silver hands

The place where the excavated idol is installed is known as Cave Mata. The idol of the cave mother was broken during the excavation, after which her hands have been replaced with silver hands. Have gone. Let us tell you, the idol of Mother Goddess is being worshiped with full rituals.

It is believed that the main idol of Maa Jhandewali which was found in the excavation is present in the cave below and just behind it is a Shivalinga which was found in the excavation along with the idol. (pic- unsplash.com)

When does the temple open during Navratri? Aarti time on Navratri

According to the official website of the temple, the temple opens from 4:00 am during Navratri. The queue of devotees who come for darshan starts forming and the temple closes at 12:00 in the night. However, the temple is cleaned from 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm, during which it remains closed.

‘Shringar Aarti is performed at 4:00 am and 7:00 pm during Navratri in Jhandewala Devi Temple. The schedule of Aarti on other days is as follows.

Mangala Aarti time- 6:00 am
Shringaar Aarti time- 9:00 am
Bhog Aarti time- 12:00 noon
Evening Aarti time- 7:30 pm
Time of Shayan Aarti- 10:00 pm (pic- unsplash.com)

How to reach Jhandewala Devi Temple

As we told you above that Jhandewali Mata Temple is located in New Delhi. Therefore, devotees living outside Delhi will have to come to Delhi first to visit Mata’s temple. For the devotees who live in Delhi or nearby, the best medium is Metro. The nearest metro station is Jhandewalan Metro Station.

The temple is located at a distance of one kilometer from the metro station. Apart from this you can use DTC buses to reach here. Let us tell you, you will have to take the bus to Jhandewala Road. (PIC- Wikimedia Commons)