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Site Name: Yogmaya Temple
Site Type: Hindu Temple
Location: Mehrauli region, Delhi, the capital city of India
Highlights: One of the few temples in Delhi believed to be of Mahabharata period
Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi
Delhi, the capital city of India, is a combination old and new. It has a lot of important sites of historical and mythological importance to explore. Let me introduce you to an important temple located in Delhi. Although it is popular among the locals of Delhi, it remains unknown to the rest of India.
Yogmaya temple aka Jogmaya temple is located in Mehrauli area of Delhi city. It is believed to be one of the few temples that exist since the period of Pandavs of famous Mahabharat epic. (For those who do not know, it is believed that Delhi was the city of Indraprastha ruled by Pandavs of Mahabharat). As per the belief, this temple of Mother Goddess was built by Pandavs themselves after their victory in the Mahabharat battle.
The temple, located very near to the famous monument Qutb Minar, is nowadays a small temple. The current structure of the temple was built in 1827 AD. Historically, the temple was first renovated during the reign of Mughal ruler Akbar.
Maya, as per the mythology, was the sister of Lord Krishna. The temple has a sanctum sanctorum that houses the main idol of Yogmaya made of black stone placed in a marble well of 1 foot depth. There is a shikara (tower) on top of the sanctum sanctorum.
The annual festival of flower sellers famously called as Phool Walon Ki Sair is an integral part of this ancient temple.
Happy travelling.
Site Type: Hindu Temple
Location: Mehrauli region, Delhi, the capital city of India
Highlights: One of the few temples in Delhi believed to be of Mahabharata period
Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi
Nearest Airport: New Delhi
How to reach: Well connected from all over India - Road, rail and air
Hotel: A lot of options - budget hotels to star hotels
Restaurants: Many options and varieties throughout the city of Delhi
Yogmaya temple aka Jogmaya temple is located in Mehrauli area of Delhi city. It is believed to be one of the few temples that exist since the period of Pandavs of famous Mahabharat epic. (For those who do not know, it is believed that Delhi was the city of Indraprastha ruled by Pandavs of Mahabharat). As per the belief, this temple of Mother Goddess was built by Pandavs themselves after their victory in the Mahabharat battle.
The temple, located very near to the famous monument Qutb Minar, is nowadays a small temple. The current structure of the temple was built in 1827 AD. Historically, the temple was first renovated during the reign of Mughal ruler Akbar.
Maya, as per the mythology, was the sister of Lord Krishna. The temple has a sanctum sanctorum that houses the main idol of Yogmaya made of black stone placed in a marble well of 1 foot depth. There is a shikara (tower) on top of the sanctum sanctorum.
The annual festival of flower sellers famously called as Phool Walon Ki Sair is an integral part of this ancient temple.
Happy travelling.
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Nice information for Yogmaya temple. I love to visit historical places, now the next destination is this temple when I will move to Delhi.
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