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Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi

📍New Delhi, Delhi

A historic Shiva temple on Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, enshrining a lingam said to be around 800 years old, set beside its famous white-marble facade.

Primary Deity

Shiva

Location

New Delhi, Delhi

Best Time to Visit

October to March; Mahashivratri and the Shravan month (July–August) are the peak times.

Significance

As one of the prominent old Shiva temples of the walled city, it is a living centre of devotion amid the historic heart of Delhi. The pairing of Gauri (Parvati) and Shankar (Shiva) celebrates the divine union of the Mother and the great God. Mahashivratri and Shravan Mondays fill the temple with devotees offering water and bilva leaves to the ancient lingam.

About

Located on the bustling Chandni Chowk beside the Gurudwara Sis Ganj, the Gauri Shankar temple was built in the 18th century by a Maratha soldier, Appa Gangadhar, in gratitude for the recovery of his son. The sanctum houses a brown stone lingam believed to be roughly 800 years old, adorned with silver and worshipped as Gauri-Shankar (Parvati and Shiva together). The temple's marble interiors, silver-plated shrine and central location in the walled city make it one of Old Delhi's most visited Shaivite shrines, especially thronged during Mahashivratri and the month of Shravan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which deity is worshipped at Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi?

Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi is primarily dedicated to Shiva.

Where is Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi located?

Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi is located in New Delhi, Delhi.

What is the best time to visit Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi?

October to March; Mahashivratri and the Shravan month (July–August) are the peak times.

Why is Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi significant?

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