Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi
About Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi
Gauri Shankar Temple is located near the Digambar Jain Lal Mandir on Old Delhi road in Chandni Chowk and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most important temples of Shaivism. The temple has an 800 year old brown Lingam in a marble representation of a female organ. The Lingam is surrounded by snakes made up of silver and represents a cosmic pillar. Other idols such as Goddess Parvati, Lord Kartik and Lord Ganesha are also present in the Temple. This temple was built by Apa Ganga Dhar and is 800 years old, a Maratha soldier who was a devotee of Lord Shiva. The best time to visit the temple is during the festival of Shivratri when it is decorated and filled with devotional activities.
Temple Timings and Details
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Darshan Timings
Morning Timing - 5:00 AM To 10:00 AM
Evening Timing - 5:00 PM To 10:00 PM
- Aarti Timings Timing - 6:00 AM (Morning) and 7:00 PM (evening)
- Dress Code Traditional and formal clothing
- Photography Not allowed
- Prasad Available