Chhatrapur temple or Sri Pradhan Katiyani Shakti Peeth is situated in Chhattarpur in south Delhi, which is India's second largest temple complex. This temple is dedicated to Devi Katyayani, who is the sixth form of Goddess Durga. Unlike other temples, this temple is allowed to see the devotees of every caste and every religion. This temple was built by Swami Nagpal, an enthusiastic devotee of Goddess Durga mother.
This temple is made of white marble and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The temple is carved in South Indian architecture. There is always construction going on in this huge temple complex which never ends. The temple complex is spread over nearly 70 acres of land and inside it there are about 20 small and big temples also built in three different complexes. Samadhi Mandir, the founder of this temple, Swami Nagpal Maharaj has also been built in this temple complex of Shiva-Gauri Nageshwar temple.
A large tree stands at the entrance of the temple complex where you can see the threads tied on the twigs. The devotees bind the sacred thread and the bangles to demand any blessing on the branches of this tree, they believe that their desires will be fulfilled. There are two major Shrines in the temple. One of these is dedicated to Maha Gauri, which is the form of Durga Maa, this temple is open every day for the devotees. The second Shrine is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani and the temple opens every month during Ashtami and Navaratri.
The idol of Goddess Katyayani here attracts devotees from every part of the world. This idol always remains adorned with shining clothing, shiny jewelery and heavy necklace. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, Radha-Krishna and Lord Rama in the temple premises. A mixture of South Indian and North Indian architectural styles is reflected in all these temples.
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