Delhis Famous Temple Of The Mahabharata Period (महाभारत के समय से दिल्ली के प्रसिद्ध मंदिर)

There are many temples established in Delhi for every era, mainly these are constructed during the period of 800, 1200,1600, 1800 and 2000 and has been increasing gradually with time. But before the beginning of Kalyug, the temples which are built during or early period of Mahabharata war are considered to be the most famous in Delhi.

Foremost among the oldest and most revered temples in Delhi is the Kalkaji Mandir or the Manokamna Siddha Peetha. The Mahabharata talks of five temples being built by the victorious Pandavas after Kurukshetra and this is supposed to be one.

Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli. A Shakthi Peetha dedicated to the Devi Yogmaaya, the sister of Krishna, representing the illusionary power of Bhagwan. This temple is also said to have been built by the Pandavas.

Hanuman Temple in CP. This ancient temple also finds mention in the Mahabharata along with the story of how Bhima came upon Hanuman (his brother as both are the sons of Vayu) and accepted his superiority when he found himself unable to move even his tail.

Neeli Chhatri temple said to be built by the Pandavas to worship Bhagwan Shiva, this temple is supposed to be the venue of the Aswamedha Yaga of Yudhisthira. Located near the Yamuna, the temple finds infrequent mention in the chronicles of the city.

Here is the list of the most famous temples located in Delhi NCR.

Shri Kalkaji Mandir @Kalkaji New Delhi

Shri Kalkaji Mandir dedicated to Maa Aadi Shakti (Maa Kali), near Kalkaji Mandir metro station, also called Jayanti Peetha or Manokamna Siddha Peetha.

Dudheshwar Mahadev @Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh

Ancient Puranas varnit Hiranyagarbha Jyotirlinga is pray as Siddhapeeth Shri Dudheshwarnath Mahadev Math Mandir, It was the age of treta yuga before the birth of Shri Ram.

Dudhiya Bhairav Mandir @Pragati Maidan New Delhi

Shri Dudhiya Baba Bhairav Nath Ji Pandvon Kalin Mandir dedicated to Baba Bhairav Nath Ji an fierce incarnation of Baba Bhairav, near Indraprastha metro station

Shri Yogmaya Mandir @Mehrauli New Delhi

Siddhapeeth, Shaktipeeth, Gyanpeeth and Jyotipeeth श्री योगमाया मंदिर (Shri Yogmaya Mandir) is taken care by 16th generation of same family of vatsh gotra. Temple is dedicated to Shri Yogmaya sister of Lord Krishna, Near by Qutub Minar.

Bhagwan Vishwakarma Mandir @Paharganj New Delhi

Bhagwan Vishwakarma Mandir is the initiation point of Indraprastha, the most famous newly constructed city of Mahabharat.

Batuk Bhairav Mandir @Chanakyapuri New Delhi

Prachin Shri Batuk Bhairav Mandir is the first temples built by the Pandavas. Bhairav Baba murti illuminated with His face, two big eyes and Trishul.

Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place @Delhi New Delhi

Prachin Hanuman Mandir is an ancient temple dedicated to Bal Hanuman from the Mahabharata period. It is claimed to be one of the five temples of Mahabharata days in Delhi.

Sheetla Mata Mandir @Gurugram Haryana

Shri Sheetla Mata Mandir (श्री शीतला माता मंदिर) is dedicated to Devi Kripi/Kirpai, wife of Guru Dronacharya. This temple is located on Sheetla Mata Road in Gurgaon city of Gurgaon district in the state of Haryana in India.

Kilkari Bhairav Mandir @Pragati Maidan New Delhi

Shri Kilkari Baba Bhairav Nath Ji Pandvon Kalin Mandir dedicated to Baba Bhairav Nath Ji an fierce incarnation of Lord Shiv.

Neeli Chatri Mandir @Delhi New Delhi

The Prachin Neeli Chatri Mandir Pandvon Kalin is the ancient temple of Lord Shiva established from the time of Mahabharata, it is popularly known as Neeli Chatri Mandir.