Gauri Shankar Mandir Delhi – Guide
The 800-year-old Gauri Shankar Mandir is a Hindu temple and is located on the main old Delhi Road at Chandni Chowk near Digambar Jain Lal Mandir. Gauri Shankar Temple is completely dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most important temples of Lord Shiva.
The temple houses an 800-year-old brown coloured Shiva Linga surrounded by a representation of the female genitals made of marble. The Shiva Linga is surrounded by snakes made of silver and represents a cosmic pillar, the centre of the universe or life.
History of this Temple
According to history the temple was built by Lord Ganga Dhar, a Maratha soldier who was a devotee of Lord Shiva. He was once seriously wounded in a battle and his chances of survival were bleak. So, he prayed to Lord Shiva for his life and promised to build a beautiful temple if he survived. He removed all the obstacles and built the temple. His name is inscribed in Hindi in the lower part near the main entrance of the temple.
In 1959, Seth Jaipura renovated the temple and his name is inscribed on the windows of the temple. Inside the temple, idols of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati and their two sons, Ganesha and Kartika are enshrined. The ornaments of the idols of Lord Shiva and Parvati which are behind the Shiva Linga are made of real gold and those around the Lord Shiva Linga are made of silver. The Lingam also has a silver water vessel in which drops of water keep falling continuously.
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Gauri Shankar Mandir Delhi Timings
Gauri Shankar Mandir Delhi opens from 5.00 AM to 10:00 AM in the morning and from 5.00 PM to 10.00 PM in the evening. Aarti done at 06:00 AM to 07:00 AM in the morning.
| Wednesday | 5 am –10 am and 5 pm – 10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am –10 am and 5 pm – 10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am –10 am and 5 pm – 10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am –10 am and 5 pm – 10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am –10 am and 5 pm – 10 pm |
| Monday | 5 am –10 am and 5 pm – 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am –10 am and 5 pm – 10 pm |
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Place to visit near this Temple
Red Fort
Red Fort Built by Shah Jahan in 1639 as a result of the relocation of the capital from Agra to Delhi, the Red Fort is a historic fort in Delhi. It accommodated the emperors and their families and was the ceremonial and political centre of the Mughal Empire. Now, the Red Fort is home to several museums, which display an extensive collection of precious artefacts. Every year, the Prime Minister of India hoists the tricolour here on Independence Day.
Shree Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
This temple is the oldest Jain temple in Delhi and one of the most famous in the whole country. Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is located in Chandni Chowk and it is made entirely of red sandstone. Built in 1658, the temple has seen major changes in later years. The temple is dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Parshvanatha, and is popularly known as Lal Mandir or ‘Red Temple’.
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How to reach Gauri Shankar Mandir Delhi
Nearest Metro Station- The nearest metro station from Gauri Shankar Mandir Delhi is Chandni Chowk Metro Station which is at a distance of about 1 kilometre from Gauri Shankar Mandir.
By Train- The Nearest railway station from this temple is Old Delhi Railway Station which is at a distance of about 1.2 kilometers from Gauri Shankar Mandir. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Air- The nearest airport from this temple is IGI international airport. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
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