Kalka Mandir also known as Kalkaji Temple is a famous Hindu mandir, dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali, situated in the Delhi, India, near Okhla The name has also lend itself to nearby locality of Kalkaji, opposite Nehru Place business centre A km away from the temple, on a hill in the East of Kailash neighbourhood, near the ISKCON temple, lies an Edict of Ashoka, dating 3rd century BC. General information
The temple is dedicated to goddess Kalka or Kali, an incarnation of Durga. The temple is situated near the Okhla industrial area just in front of the famous Bahá'í Lotus Temple. Devotees attend the Kalkaji temple throughout the year but the culmination point of the celebration comes during the festival of Navratri. These fairs are the Indian version of carnivals that is full with the commotion of hawkers and children. Small groups singing various hymns and songs praising Durga accompany them. History
Very little is left of the original temple. It is also said that Pandavas and Kauravas came here to pray to the almighty. However, a very small portion of the original structure built in the year 1734 can be seen on the topmost point of the hill. Later in the mid 19th century, Raja Kedarnath, the treasurer of Emperor Akbar II made certain changes and additions to the temple. Source
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