Why people go
One of Delhi’s oldest and busiest temples, next to the Lotus Temple. Navratri brings queues that stretch for hours.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Delhi (DEL), about 17 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station (NZM), about 4 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Delhi guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Remove shoes at the entrance; free shoe stands are provided.
- Visit the Lotus Temple next door on the same trip.
Visiting from abroad?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
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Other shrines nearby
- Lotus Temple, Kalkaji, New Delhi (about 0 km)
- Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi (about 5 km)
- Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi, Delhi, by the Yamuna (about 7 km)
- Chhatarpur Temple, Chhatarpur, South Delhi (about 10 km)
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Connaught Place, New Delhi (about 10 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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