The Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir, popularly known as Chhatarpur Temple, is a magnificent Hindu temple complex located in South Delhi. Founded in 1974 by Baba Sant Nagpal Ji, it has grown to become one of the largest in the country, sprawling over 70 acres. The entire complex is built from white marble and features a blend of North and South Indian architectural styles. While the complex houses numerous shrines to various deities, the principal deity is Goddess Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. A unique feature of the temple is that the main sanctum housing Mata Katyayani's idol is open for public darshan only during the biannual Navaratri festivals, drawing massive crowds.
Daily Darshan
The temple complex and its various shrines are open continuously throughout the day. Key aartis are in the morning (around 6:30 AM) and evening (around 7:30 PM).
Free Entry for All
Entry and darshan at the entire temple complex are completely free for all devotees.
Radha Krishna
Major shrine in the complex
Rama Darbar
Shrine dedicated to Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman
Shiva
Shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva
Ganesha
Shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha
Navaratri (Chaitra & Sharad)
The most important biannual nine-night festival. This is the only time the main shrine of Goddess Katyayani is opened to the public, attracting hundreds of thousands of devotees for special prayers and celebrations.