Are you planning to visit to Delhi to explore the divine culture, you should not miss Chattarpur Mandir, the most popular temple of Hindu in Delhi. Chhattarpur Temple situated in the South Delhi. The devotees from all over the world come to worship goddess Katyani.
The most popular spiritual place which can not be ignored, this article will provide you detailed information of Chhaterpur Temple.
About Chattarpur Mandir
Chhattarpur Mandir also known as Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir. Chattarpur Temple is very popular for sprituality and architectural design. It is the second largest temple in Delhi after Akshardham. The temple premises is spread in the area of 70 acres.
It was established by Baba Sant Nagpal in 1974, one of the highly respected saint of that period. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Katyani(Maa Durga).
Chhatarpur Mandir Architecture
The design of Chhatarpur Mandir is the integration of North and South Delhi architecture, one of the finest art in the city of Mughals where the tombs and Maqbara is built. Chattarpur Temple is built from the white marble.
The temple is spread in the vast area. There are water pools inside the temple with the water fountain, parks are also built inside the Chattarpur Mandir for children to play but they remains open occasionally.
There are halls for several purposes, inside the temple there is tree of peepal, people tie thread around it and they believe that their wish get fulfilled. The statues of deities is also designed by architectures such as the statue of Hanuman. The unique design of temple is too popular since years.
Entry Fees of Chhatarpur Temple
There is no entry fees of Chhatarpur temple, it is completely free for all visitors whether they are Foreigner or Indians. However you can donate money to temple if you have the wish to do it, the Daan peti is available every where in the temple.
Chattarpur Mandir Timing
If you are wishing to attend the spiritual Arti in Chhatterpur Mandir, it would be great deal for you if you reach at least 10 to 20 minutes before the starting time of Arti, the timing is as follow:-
| Aarti | Timing |
| Morning Aarti | 6:30 am |
| Evening Aarti | 6:30 pm |
It is important to maintain the decorum in the temple, if you reach late then sit silently without disturbing to other devotees.
Best Time to visit Temple
The devotees visit to Chattarpur Mandir throughout the whole time but the best time to visit the temple is during the festival of Navratri. At this time the temple is decorated with lights, flowers making the most beautiful scene inside the temple. Most of the devotees visit at this time. They have the trained staff to manage the crowd of the people.
Two Navratri is celebrated in a year, on both Navratri, the temple is decorated and they also held the langar twice a day for 9 days. Many others events are also held at that time in the temple. To avoid the crowd of the people you should prefer to go early in the noon. The timing of Chhattarpur Mandir during Navratri is from 5 am to 11 pm.
Langar in Chhattarpur Temple
At the time of Navratri, the langar is held in which the temple premises serve the free food to all the Bhakts for the 9 days. There is huge basement hall in the temple which is called Langar Hall.
The timing of Langer in the morning is from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm and in the evening the timing is 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Poori and Sabji is served in the langar and it is very tasty. For the people who keep their fast during the Navratri, they are served with special Pakodas, the timing is same for both.
As per my experience it is not recommended to go on first and the last day of Navratri, you will not get great experience. Apart from Navratri, Langar is held on the Poornima of every month, generally the timing remain the same but it may vary slightly sometime.
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Additional Information of Chhatterpur Temple
While going to temple you should keep in mind that make sure you wear traditional clothes. Shorts, half sleeves and revealing clothes are not appropriate in the temple. Before entering into the temple premises, it is necessary to submit your footwear outside the temple to their staff & it is totally free.
You might have the question in the mind that whether photography is allowed in the Chatterpur Mandir. Let me answer it clearly that photography is allowed till some of the extend, i.e it is not allowed to click the picture of deities but you can click the picture of other things and of outside environment.
Chatterpur Mandir is divided in two part both are in the front of each other. At one side there is langar hall, aarti bhawan, parks, Maa Katyani picture, the room of Baba Sant Nagpal is also available there. On the other side there are statues of ther gods such as Hanuman, Trishul Of Shiv Shankar, Shankh etc.
Pooja & Seva Service in Chhatterpur Mandir
| Pooja Name | Venue | Price (₹) |
| Sunderkand Path | Laxmi Vinayak Mandir | ₹4,100 |
| Durga Saptashati Path | Markendaya Bhawan | ₹4,500 |
| Vehicle Pooja (Two-wheeler to SUV) | Open Area | ₹100–₹500 |
| Halwa/Puri Prasad (Sunday Bhog) | Satsang Bhawan | ₹35,000 |
| Vishnu & Laxmi Sahasranam Path | Markendaya Bhawan | ₹4,500 |
| Mundan | – | ₹200 |
Vehicle Pooja Cost (2026)
| Vehicle Type | Price(₹) |
| LMV/Heavy Vehicle | ₹500 |
| Car | ₹300 |
| Auto Rickshaw | ₹150 |
| SUV | ₹500 |
| Two-Wheeler | ₹100 |
The price of pooja of vehicle may subject to change, you should confirm it in the temple premises from the priests.
Chhatarpur Temple Contact Details
E-mail id
Phone Number
- 📞 011-26802925
- 📞 011-26802360
- 📞 011-26803115
- 📞 011-26804383
Official Website
How to reach
Delhi is still developing city still the transportation system is well established giving many options of travelling. You can prefer any of the option:
By Metro
Metro is the best way to travel in Delhi as it is the cheapest and safest way of transportation. Chhatarpur metro station on yellow line is about 1.2 km away from Chhattarpur Temple. You may prefer to go by walk or you can have a auto.
By Railway
If you are travelling through train then the nearest railway station is Hazrat Nizamuddin, it is around 18 km away from station, you can book a cab or taxi from station. But if you want to go by metro from railway station then Sarai Kale Khan on the Pink line is the starting point then switching the metro line from pink to yellow line at Dilli Haat, from Dilli Haat there are few station away from Chhatarpur metro.
By Road
- Mehrauli–Gurgaon Road (MG Road)
- Qutub Minar–Chattarpur Road
- Andheria Morh
You can prefer DTC Bus, Cab, Taxi or Rapido as well.
By Air
The nearest railway station is Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi which is around 14 km away from Chhattarpur Mandir.
Nearby Places to visit to Chattarpur Mandir
There are other places as well near Chattarpur Mandir where you can visit, these are:-
- Mehrauli Archaeological Park
- Qutub Minar
- Hauz Khas Village
- Ahinsa Sthal
- Jamali Kamali Tomb and Mosque
These are the places which you can prefer if you are visiting to temple any time. Qutub Minar is the old monuments that you should not miss.
FAQs
Q. What is the best time to visit the temple?
A. The best time to visit to temple is during the festival of Navratri.
Q. Is photography allowed?
A. The photography is allowed in the temple to some extent, they do not allow to click the photos of deities but you can click pictures outside like in the park, water fountain, halls etc.
Q. What time is the aarti at Chhatarpur Mandir ?
A. The timing of aarti is 6:30 am in the morning and about 6:30 pm in thwe evening.
Q. Is online booking available for Chhatarpur Temple pooja or darshan?
A. No online booking is not available, you will have to contact with their staff.
Q. What is the entry fees of Chattarpur Mandir ?
A. There is no entry fees of Chatterpur Mandir, it is free for all the Indand and foreigners.
Q. What is the dress code in the temple ?
A. The dress code is simple, traditional, the revealing outfits are discouraged.
Q. What is the location of Chatterpur mandir ?
A. The chhattarpur Mandir is situated in the Soutth Delhi, it is one of the crowdy place in the Delhi, the nearest metro station is Chatterpur Station at the Yellow Line.
Final Thoughts
Chatterpur Mandir is the popular temple in the South Delhi for Hindu, devotees who are exploring the sprituality in the Delhi Chhatarpur Temple is the great example. After visiting the temple share your revies in the comment section.
