- Special Features
Foundation YearIt was built 5300 years ago.Sthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther SpecialityThis temple is called Pandavan age temple. There is a belief that Yudhishthira- one of the Pandavas built this famous temple and has a very attractive Nigambodh Ghat which is positioned adjacent to the temple and he once conducted Aswamedha yajna from here in this temple.
- Sthala Puran
It is believed that the eldest Pandava brother, Prince Yudhishthira of Mahabharata, established the temple and the Nigambodh Ghat adjacent to it, and conducted Aswamedha Yajna from here. The temple located in the Yamuna bazaar area close to the Baharadur Shahi Gate of Salimgarh Fort, on Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg) close to the banks of the Yamuna river exists even today. The temple has been mentioned only infrequently in various chronicles of Delhi.
Nili Chatri is a dome which is covered with blue color tiles. Therefore it is called Nili (blue) Chatri temple.
- Architecture
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and PrayersOfferings to Deity
They offer Bel-Patri, Milk, Flowers and Fruits to get blessings of Mahadeva inside the main Shiva temple.
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsMahashivratriThe best time to visit the temple is the time of the festival of Maha Shivaratri when it is decorated brilliantly and full of devotional activities. Devotees especially on Monday came to see (darshan) Lord Shiva since Monday is considered to be the day of Lord Shiva.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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