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 Known The Top Facts About Kalkaji Temple

Kalkaji Mandir is a temple which is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The temple is Located in South Delhi, the locality is named after the temple itself.

Dates back to Mahabharata

The Kalkaji Mandir was built in 1764 AD. The Hindu epic Mahabharata mentions that after winning the battle of Kurukshetra.

Demolished by Aurangzeb

The modern-day structure that we see of the temple was rebuilt in the 18th century, after the death of Aurangzeb.

Mundan Ceremony

This temple performs this ritual to free the child of these ties and liberate them to start a new life.

Self-Manifested

It is believed that Goddess Kalki took birth at the place where the Kalkaji Mandir stands tall.

Stay open during a solar eclipse

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The idols of Gods are covered and devotees are not allowed to visit temples at those times. But what makes the Kalkaji Mandir unique is that it stays open even during an eclipse.