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The festival of Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. This festival is also celebrated with great pomp in Delhi-NCR. There are many temples here, where grand events are held during Navratri and thousands of devotees come to see the mother’s darshan and blessings. Some temples are particularly famous for fulfillment of wishes. Let’s know about the 5 major Shaktipeeths of Delhi-NCR, where must go during Navratri-
1) Jhandewalan Temple
One of the oldest and revered temples in Delhi, Jhandewalan Temple is dedicated to Maa Adishakti. Its history has been connected to the Mughal period and there is a tradition of offering flags here. This temple is packed with devotees during Navratri, and special rituals are held.
2) Kalkaji Temple
This temple dedicated to the black form of Maa Durga is believed to be associated with the Mahabharata period. During Navratri, a huge crowd of devotees throng here and special makeup and worship of the mother is organized.
3) Shri Sheetla Mata Temple (Gurugram)
This temple in Gurugram is dedicated to Sheetla Mata, who is worshiped as a disease-carpet goddess. During Navratri, there is a grand decoration and special worship. Devotees from far and wide come to visit here for the blessings of Mother.
4) Chhatarpur Temple
The famous Chhatarpur temple, known as Adya Katyayani Shakti Peeth, is dedicated to the Katyayani form of Durga. This temple is a wonderful confluence of temple architecture of South India and North India. A grand ritual, bhajan evening and cultural programs are organized here during Navratri.
5) Yogmaya Temple
One of the five remaining temples of the Mahabharata period, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Yogamaya. The spiritual and historical significance of this temple is very high. At the time of Navratri, a crowd of devotees especially throngs here, and long queues seem to see the mother.