Wednesday, 9 October 2013

History of Jhandewalan Mandir or Jhandiwalan Temple

Jhandewalan Mandir or Jhandiwalan Temple is one of the most famous temples of the Delhi. It is the Hindu temple dedicated to Maa Aadi Shakti incarnation of Goddess Durga. Every year lakhs of devotees come to revere the avtar of Goddess Durga. The most important thing about the temple is Jhandas are offered to the temple. Flags being offered to the Goddess Aadi Shakti the incarnation of Goddess Durga so it is called Jhandewalan Mandir. It is believed that   once Badri Bhagat , one of the great devotee of Goddess Dura dreamt of her and she told him about the idol which was then after built inside it. On the occasion of Navratre, devotees come to revere and worship the Goddess Durga. The name jhandewalan was given in the reign of Mughal empeor Shah Jahan.
                                                    One can reach Jhandewalan Mandir via Railways, Roadways and Airways. The nearest railways station is New Delhi Railway station. The nearest Airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport. New Delhi is also well connected through the bus services.
 The nearest metro station is Karol Bagh Metro Station. The idol of Jhandewali Mata Ji is present at ground level. Here everyone comes from the different races of life, Maa Jhandawalan listens every one and bless everyone.  The sounds of bells and mantras can be listened throughout the day. It is believed that who worships the Goddess Aadi Shakti get blessed with happiness, peace and good health.


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