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Places of Worship  :- Birla Temple | Gurudwara Rakabganj | Kalkaji Temple | Lotus Temple | Jama Masjid | Gurudwara Sirganj

Birla Temple

 Birla Mandir: Build in 1983 and also known as Lakshmi Naryan Mandir is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Structurally similar to old Orissian temples, the chief temple houses the marble idol Vishnu or Narayan (the preserver) and Laxmi (goddess of wealth). On either side are installed the idols of goddess Durga and Lord Shiva in separate temples.

Digamber Jain temple: One of the innumerable Jain temples in Delhi, this is the oldest and most impressive. It is situated opposite to Red Fort. In the main shrine Lord Parasnath's image is installed which inscribed that this temple was built in 1526 A.D. The temple has a birds hospital in the premises, where sick and injured birds are brought and treated free of charge.

Gurudwara Rakabganj: It is a famous imposing Sikh shrine at the corner of the Church road and Pandit Pant Marg. This is the place where the beheaded body of the 9th Guru of Sikhs, Guru Teg Bhahadur was cremated in 1675 A.D.

Kalkaji Temple: Located in the south of Nehru Place and adjacent to Kalkaji, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali. This is a very old temple and the oldest part was built up in 1764 A.D. Though the worship of Kalidevi is believed to be at least as ancient as the time of Rai Pithora.

Bahai's House of Worship; Lotus Temple: The design of this Bahais house of worship is inspired by Lotus the exquisitely beautiful flower and symbol of purity which is associated with the worship and religion in India. The lotus shaped temple is surrounded by nine large pools of water which not only enhances the beauty of the temple but also plays a significant role in the natural cooling system.

Jama Masjid( The Friday Mosque)

1 Km west of the Red Fort is a magnificent Jama Masjid made of red sandstone and marble.  It is India's largest mosque and the last architectural work of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.  In one corner of this mosque, foot prints of Prophet Mohammed is installed in marble. Three sets ojf board steps lead to, double storey gateways and a magnificent courtyard with an ablution tank in the center.  The entire space is enclosed by pillared corridors with domed pavilions in each corner. Thousands gather to pray on all Fridays at this courtyard, so the mosque is called the Friday mosque.  5,000 laborers were employed for six years to complete its work in 1656. 

 Visit  Daily 7-5 for Muslims  On Friday non - Muslims may  visit from 30 minutes after sunrise until 12.20 PM, 1.45 PM until 20 minutes before asar (afternoon prayer). 

Gurudwara Sirganj

This is one of the main Sikh shrines in Delhi build in memory to the Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who was beheaded on this spot by Aurangazeb in 1675 AD.7


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