Also Known As · Shri Adya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir
New Delhi, Delhi · temple
A vast white temple town of gopurams and shikharas to Goddess Katyayani near Qutub — among the largest temple complexes in India.
Shri Adya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir — known to everyone simply as Chhatarpur Temple — is one of the largest temple complexes in India, spread across a vast campus in the Chhatarpur area of South Delhi, a short hop from the Qutub Minar. Founded in 1974 by Baba Sant Nagpal ji, it is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, a form of Durga, and its scale, white marble and carved gateways make it one of the most striking modern temple ensembles in the country.
Simple vegetarian prasad and snacks around the complex
Veg-friendly casual North Indian meals
Pure-veg and veg-friendly cafés and thalis
Shri Adya Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir — known to everyone simply as Chhatarpur Temple — is one of the largest temple complexes in India, spread across a vast campus in the Chhatarpur area of South Delhi, a short hop from the Qutub Minar.
entry is free, and the temple is open long hours through the day, with extended timings during Navratri (in spring and autumn). It is easily reached — the Chhatarpur metro station on the Yellow Line is barely five minutes away. Dress modestly, remove footwear at the shrines, and allow an hour or so to walk the grounds; visit on a weekday for a peaceful experience, or during Navratri if you want to see the temple at its most spectacular and crowded.
Visiting Hours
Entry Fee: Free entry. Voluntary donations support temple upkeep and seva.
Verified: July 2026
Address
Chhatarpur, near Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi, 110074
Off the Chhatarpur–Mehrauli road, near Qutub Minar
🚇 Nearest Metro: Chhatarpur (Yellow Line) — about 5 minutes by auto
🚶 Walking from Metro: From Chhatarpur metro it is a short auto ride (about 1.5 km); walking is possible but the road is busy.
Distance from
Parking
on-site · Free / nominal
Large parking areas serve the complex; they fill up completely during Navratri.
🚕 Ride Hailing Tip: Uber and Ola drop at the main gate on the Chhatarpur–Mehrauli road; autos wait at Chhatarpur metro.
How to Reach: The temple is in Chhatarpur, South Delhi, near Mehrauli and the Qutub Minar. Nearest metro: Chhatarpur (Yellow Line), about 5 minutes away by auto. Autos, Uber and Ola reach the main gate directly.
History
The temple was founded in 1974 by Baba Sant Nagpal ji and dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, a form of Durga.
🏛️ Architect: The complex blends South Indian Dravidian gopuram gateways with North Indian Nagara shikhara towers, executed largely in white marble, with intricately carved mandapas, silver doors and a large central prayer hall.
Significance
Chhatarpur Temple is among the biggest temple complexes in the country and one of Delhi's most important Shakti shrines — a major draw during Navratri and a serene, spacious counterpoint to the city's crowded old-quarter temples.
Family Highlights
💰 Equipment Fees: Free for personal photography of the grounds; sanctum interiors may be restricted.
📍 The Golden Spot: The white gopuram gateways and carved marble mandapas in morning light.
🌅 Best Light Time: Early morning and the golden hour before sunset.
🌅 Secret View: The quieter shrines at the rear of the complex, away from the main sanctum, are serene and rarely crowded.
🎯 Crowd Hack: Visit on a weekday outside Navratri for a peaceful walk through near-empty marble courtyards.
💎 Secret Fact: The main Katyayani sanctum is traditionally opened to the public only during the nine days of Navratri and on the Ashtami of each lunar month.
⚡ Express Tour
40 minutes — the central prayer hall and the main gopuram gateway.
🔭 Deep Dive Tour
2 hours — the temple complex, then the Qutub Minar nearby.
👕 Dress Code: Modest dress covering shoulders and knees; footwear removed at the shrines.
📷 Photography Rules: Photography of the grounds and exteriors is generally allowed; avoid photographing inside sanctums where prohibited.
🏧 Nearest ATM: ATMs near Chhatarpur metro and on the Mehrauli road (within 1.5 km).
Entry is free. The temple is generally open daily from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended hours during the nine days of Navratri.
Chhatarpur station on the Yellow Line is barely five minutes away by auto, making the temple one of the easiest large shrines in Delhi to reach by metro.
Yes — the complex spreads across a huge campus with more than twenty shrines, and is widely counted among the largest temple complexes in the country.
The richly decorated main sanctum of Goddess Katyayani is traditionally opened to the public only during the nine days of Navratri and on the Ashtami of each lunar month.
Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, and remove your footwear at the shrines. The environment is calm and reverent.
Yes — like most large Hindu temples it is an entirely vegetarian setting, with prasad and simple veg stalls around the complex and more veg-friendly restaurants toward Qutub and Saket.
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