Yogmaya Temple, Delhi
Facts and practical information
Yogmaya Temple, also Jogmaya temple, is a Hindu temple Shakti Peetha dedicated to the goddess Yogmaya, also considered to be a sister of Krishna as she took avatar as Vindhyavasini, and situated in Mehrauli, New Delhi, India, close to the Qutb complex. According to local priests and native records, this is one of those 27 temples destroyed by Mahmud Ghazni and later by Mamluks and it is the only surviving temple belonging to pre-sultanate period which is still in use. Hindu king Samrat Vikramaditya Hemu reconstructed the temple and brought back the temple from ruins. During Aurangzeb's reign a rectangular Islamic Style hall was added to the temple. Though its original architecture could never be restored after its destruction by Islamic rulers, but its reconstruction had been carried out repetitively by the locals. ()
Yogmaya Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Qutb complex, Qutb Minar, Iron Pillar, Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Yogmaya Temple by public transport?
Bus
- Mehrauli Terminal • Lines: 34, 413, 427, 463, 493, 502, 505, 534, 539, 715, Ml-82 (6 min walk)
- Mehrauli Bus Terminal (6 min walk)
Metro
- Qutub Minar • Lines: Yellow Line (23 min walk)