Best temples to visit in Delhi?

EmpressGinger · Aug 24th, 2009, 07:05

My 3 young daughters and I will be in Delhi for 9 days...well we'll be spending our first full day of our trip in Agra....and then we'll be in Jaipur over the weekend in the middle, and we'll spend Holi in Vrindavan, I think... so really we'll have 3 of our 4 days before that weekend to spend in Delhi...then 2 of our last 3 days of the trip in Delhi....So 5 Delhi days total...but anyway, we'd like to visit notable temples in Delhi.

We have Prachin Hanuman Mandir on our list, and the Lotus temple, and the Lakshmi Narayan Temple...Chattarpur temple....and Akshardham temple.

Any other suggestions?

thanks,
Blessings,
Ginger

abracax · Aug 24th, 2009, 07:44

The Ahimsa Sthal on the road to the Qutub Minar (Aurobindo Marg) is quite interesting, especially at sunset near the statue of Mahavir.

curtdfw · Aug 24th, 2009, 10:24

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Originally Posted by abracax

The Ahimsa Sthal on the road to the Qutub Minar (Aurobindo Marg) is quite interesting, especially at sunset near the statue of Mahavir.

But do keep in mind that they don't like photos being snapped there, or perhaps it was just photos of Mahavir. And just across the road is the entrance to the under-visited Mehrauli Archaeological Park, with lots of ruins, temples etc.

Shivani Skydancer · Aug 24th, 2009, 10:51

Hi Empress Ginger!

If you are visiting the Lotus Temple, just adjacent to it is the ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple complex. It has a rocking atmosphere and there's a permanent exhibition called "Vedic Expo" that your kids would just love! Their restaurant, Govinda's is also fabulous: they serve a freshly prepared all you can eat vegetarian buffet.

http://www.iskcondelhi.com/

Have fun!

nycank · Aug 24th, 2009, 11:54

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Originally Posted by EmpressGinger

Any other suggestions?

Architecturally ? or Spiritually ?

gaurav_gupta · Aug 24th, 2009, 11:58

some of the famous temples of Delhi are Sai Baba Temple Lodhi Road,Gauri Shankar temple Chandni Chowk,Hanuman temple and Nav Grah Temple C.P,Bhairon temple near Pragati Maidan .

delhiwala · Aug 25th, 2009, 01:35

There is Yogini Mandir at Qutub Archaeological Complex. It's one of the two surviving Tantrik temples in Delhi.

EmpressGinger · Oct 24th, 2009, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Shivani Skydancer

Hi Empress Ginger!

If you are visiting the Lotus Temple, just adjacent to it is the ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple complex. It has a rocking atmosphere and there's a permanent exhibition called "Vedic Expo" that your kids would just love! Their restaurant, Govinda's is also fabulous: they serve a freshly prepared all you can eat vegetarian buffet.

http://www.iskcondelhi.com/

Have fun!

Can ya tell me more about that Vedic expo you say the kids would like...their webpage for it is 'under construction.'

Thanks,
Ginger

EmpressGinger · Oct 24th, 2009, 19:25

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Originally Posted by nycank

Architecturally ? or Spiritually ?

Well I meant Spiritually but both, either one...What ever you suggest I'll check out for adding to our list of to-do to-see.

Blessings
Ginger

jaz · Oct 25th, 2009, 02:35

I would highly recommend going to a Sikh Temple, or Gurudwara. The Bangla sahib in New delhi and close to CP or the Sis Ganj Gurudwara on Chandni chowk.

jaz · Oct 25th, 2009, 02:37

also you free food at certain times of the day! Just remember to bring a shawl or something to cover your head.

eeboy · Oct 25th, 2009, 02:52

You can visit Akshardham Temple which is near new Noida, Delhi. It is present in the Guiness Book of World Records as the Worlds Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple.

Shivani Skydancer · Oct 25th, 2009, 05:37

Hi Empress Ginger!

The Vedic Expo is a walk through presentation which takes about 3/4 of an hour to complete. One is guided through various rooms, passages and auditoriums following the story of creation (according to Hindu beliefs),involving a sound and light presentation, animated scenes from the Ramayana,life of Krishna, etc.. Can't remember the cost, but it wouldn't have been much.

I've heard that the price of the all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet at Govinda's has almost doubled! I'll still be going :-P

smnray · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:02

Visit Akshardham Temple and keep a day for different shows and musical fountain. The shows are very impressive. E.g. There is boat which goes through artificial lake in an air conditioned environment, and you will see moving models showing indian civilization since ancient time! Children will enjoy it too! And don't miss the musical fountains. They have a website (http://www.akshardham.com ). So you can check the time of different show. You can buy combined ticket for all the show.

sa_ill · Oct 26th, 2009, 16:12

I suggest you visit Akshardham Temple. Its the world's largest temple. Its very open and peaceful. Also, you can try the ICKCON temple in New Friends Colony. Good for meditation.

Aug 24th, 2009, 07:05	#1
EmpressGinger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 104	Best temples to visit in Delhi? My 3 young daughters and I will be in Delhi for 9 days...well we'll be spending our first full day of our trip in Agra....and then we'll be in Jaipur over the weekend in the middle, and we'll spend Holi in Vrindavan, I think... so really we'll have 3 of our 4 days before that weekend to spend in Delhi...then 2 of our last 3 days of the trip in Delhi....So 5 Delhi days total...but anyway, we'd like to visit notable temples in Delhi. We have Prachin Hanuman Mandir on our list, and the Lotus temple, and the Lakshmi Narayan Temple...Chattarpur temple....and Akshardham temple. Any other suggestions? thanks, Blessings, Ginger

Aug 24th, 2009, 07:44	#2
abracax Mahaguru Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 709	The Ahimsa Sthal on the road to the Qutub Minar (Aurobindo Marg) is quite interesting, especially at sunset near the statue of Mahavir. __________________ tbontbtitq (Shakespeare's password)

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delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	There is Yogini Mandir at Qutub Archaeological Complex. It's one of the two surviving Tantrik temples in Delhi. __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	Hi Empress Ginger! If you are visiting the Lotus Temple, just adjacent to it is the ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple complex. It has a rocking atmosphere and there's a permanent exhibition called "Vedic Expo" that your kids would just love! Their restaurant, Govinda's is also fabulous: they serve a freshly prepared all you can eat vegetarian buffet. http://www.iskcondelhi.com/ Have fun!

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gaurav_gupta Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: India Posts: 37	some of the famous temples of Delhi are Sai Baba Temple Lodhi Road,Gauri Shankar temple Chandni Chowk,Hanuman temple and Nav Grah Temple C.P,Bhairon temple near Pragati Maidan .

Oct 25th, 2009, 02:35	#10
jaz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: UK Posts: 201	I would highly recommend going to a Sikh Temple, or Gurudwara. The Bangla sahib in New delhi and close to CP or the Sis Ganj Gurudwara on Chandni chowk.

Oct 25th, 2009, 02:37	#11
jaz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: UK Posts: 201	also you free food at certain times of the day! Just remember to bring a shawl or something to cover your head.

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eeboy Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28	You can visit Akshardham Temple which is near new Noida, Delhi. It is present in the Guiness Book of World Records as the Worlds Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple.

Oct 25th, 2009, 05:37	#13
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	Hi Empress Ginger! The Vedic Expo is a walk through presentation which takes about 3/4 of an hour to complete. One is guided through various rooms, passages and auditoriums following the story of creation (according to Hindu beliefs),involving a sound and light presentation, animated scenes from the Ramayana,life of Krishna, etc.. Can't remember the cost, but it wouldn't have been much. I've heard that the price of the all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet at Govinda's has almost doubled! I'll still be going :-P

Oct 26th, 2009, 12:02	#14
smnray Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 90	Visit Akshardham Temple and keep a day for different shows and musical fountain. The shows are very impressive. E.g. There is boat which goes through artificial lake in an air conditioned environment, and you will see moving models showing indian civilization since ancient time! Children will enjoy it too! And don't miss the musical fountains. They have a website (http://www.akshardham.com ). So you can check the time of different show. You can buy combined ticket for all the show.

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sa_ill Freakish Stylish Degenerate Megalomanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Octupus' Garden Posts: 156	I suggest you visit Akshardham Temple. Its the world's largest temple. Its very open and peaceful. Also, you can try the ICKCON temple in New Friends Colony. Good for meditation.