JHANDEWALAN TEMPLE

To have the divine experience of Shri AadiShakti, devotees can plan visit to her famous temple located in Delhi i.e.Jhandewalan Temple. 

The name Jhandewalan was given during Shah Jahan’s reign, due to the prayers, flags or “jhandas” being offered. This is an ancient temple having one of its own history. It is said that Jhandewalan was once located in a mountain region, surrounded by fruits, flowers and trees. Accourding to the belief, it is said that this temple’s existence is many years old. It says that Jhandewalan Temple was built on a Sanctorum. When this place was excavated than sanctorum of the Goddess was descended, and on this place, then the temple was established. 

There is a history attached to this idol. There was one merchant, Badridas who used to be engaged in prayers and meditation. One day he had a thought to construct a temple on this place and excavated the land. Thus, Badridas constructed the temple at the place from where the idol was recovered and established a new idol of Mataji.And today this place is commonly known as, Jhandewalan Temple. The upper level of the temple has divine idol of Maa Jhandewali. There are idols of other gods also at the same level.

 At the ground level, the original idol of Jhandewali Mata is there. The sanctorum where the idol of the Goddess is installed resembles the interior of the VasihnoDevi Shrine. Jhandewalan Temple is one of the religious sites for Hindu’s. Everyone can come and worship irrespective of the cast and status, out of all temples dedicated to Goddess, Jhandewalan is one of the most popular temple as a centre of people’s faith. Many people come here to have a view of Maa’s idol and become eligible for the grace of Mother. The Temple is echoed with day and night chanting of the Goddess Mantras. The devotees are blessed with happiness- Peace, good health and grants all the wishes. 

Many festivals are celebrated in Jhandewalan Temple, on the occasion of Durga Puja and Navratra the view of the Temple is worth the look. During the nine days of Navratra, a special Puja is organized. On this occasion the Temple is decorated with flowers and lights and the Temple is echoed with Maa’s Mantras. The whole environment is filled with pure devotion and devotees can be seen in large numbers from around the world. On this divine place, thousands of devotees converge for Darshan or blessings, including the rich and the famous. Thousands thronged on this temple from early morning to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the Goddess. 

AdiShakti Jhandewali Maa represents the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation. She wears Red, holds multiple weapons and rides her Vahana/vehicle – the Tiger; all symbolizing her tremendous and unlimited power which she uses to protect virtue and destroy evil.This is the reason that Maa AdiShakti is worshiped by thousands of her devotees and marked her own significance and importance in Hindu religion.