There are many religious places in India which can fill you will divine, strength and lots of admiration. And surprisingly, many of them are alone in the capital itself.

Yes, Delhi is a land of different religious destinations which keep people of different backgrounds close to one and another. Whether it’s Hazard Nizammudin Dargah, Lotus temple or Jama Masjid, every single religious spot of this capital has its speciality. People from around the globe not only visit them but also go for day trips from delhi to visit holy places around Delhi.

Why Not Just Peep Into These Places?

• Have you ever visited to India’s largest mosqueJama Masjid? If not, then you must. This mosque is the last work of prodigious Emperor Shah Jahan. The construction of this mosque started in 1650 and came to an end in just six years. The courtyardof Jama Masjid has capacity of holding thousands of devotees.

• Then there is Hazrat Nizammudin Dargah which is dedicated to Sufi mystic Nizammudin Auliya. He was a charismatic religious leader who lived in 13th century. This Dargah is located in the packed part of Nizammudin West. Itis a, mainpilgrimage spot not just for Muslims but also for people belonging to different religions. This temple hosts tombs of thirteenth century Sufi poet Amir Khusro, seventeenth century Mughal princess Jahanara Begum, and nineteenth century Sufi musician Inayat Khan, who was the creator of Sufi order in the West. The entire atmosphere is full of tranquillity and divinity. But it is to be noted that women are not allowed in some parts of this shrine.

• Many people who visit Delhi visit Lotus Temple. It is located on the southern outskirts of Delhi. It fascinates visitors for its strange architecture shaped such as the lotus flower. This religious location belongs to Bahai faith which is a form of monotheistic religion that encourages the love for entire humanity. The temple welcomes everyone with open arms regardless of caste, faith and gender. This beautiful Lotus Temple is composed of twenty-sevenmarble petals set in concentric groups. Wonderful lawns around this temple are a nice place to take rest. And one can also visit Kalkaji Mandir which is located at a couple of steps away from the Lotus Temple. This is a religious site which is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The temple showcases a very stimulating circular architecture and is formed of red brick. These spots get lighted during the evenings.

• Then there is the Chhattarpur Temple which is situated four kilometres away from the great Qutub Minar. It is a site which is dedicated to do worship of Goddess Durga in Her form of Katyayani. This temple was established in the year 1974 by self-proclaimed saint Baba Sant Nagapalji. It is created in south-Indian architectural chic which is quite rare for the north of India. This place fascinates millions of visitors from different places of the world. An interesting thing is that it is considered the second largest temple in the entire world. The temple complex is scattered over 24 hectares.

In a nutshell, make up your mind and spare some time for visiting these great religious destinations. You can also take different temples’ tours as a part of delhi tours and much more.