Chhattarpur The Largest Temple Complex Of Goddess Katyayani

To visit Shri Adhya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir during navratra is considered auspicious. It is because Goddess Katyayani is a form of Durga. The temple with incredible architecture is located in South Delhi at Chhattarpur on Gurgaon-Mehrauli road. So the temple is popular as Chhattarpur Mandir.

Chhattarpur temple is the second largest temple in India which was built by Swami Nagpal Maharaj and it is dedicated to goddess katyayani.

Specific features of chhattarpur temple: - 

*South Indian style of architecture can be seen.
*Unique activities have been represented as structures on wall.
*Two forms of mighty Goddess Durga are worshiped.
*Maha Gauri is worshiped everyday by devotees but Goddess Katyayani can be visited on eighth day of every month.
*It was the largest temple in India till 2005 before Akshardham temple at Delhi was constructed.
*A huge crowd of devotees come to see Goddess Katyayani during Navaratri season.

Beauty of the temple - The beauty of the temple mainly lies in its architecture but some other factors have their impacts.
*The main entrance of the temple is protected and guarded by tree where devotees tie coloured string to fulfill their wish and untie if wish is fulfilled.
*Married women too, tie bangles to the tree for longer life of their husband.
*Parks with beautiful flowers and statues add extra.