Malai Mandir, New Delhi
Malai Mandir, New Delhi
Malai Mandir, New Delhi
4.5
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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4.5
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Neelam Rawat
Los Angeles, CA1,053 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
I visit this place more often as it's near to my place and it's very different from other temple in Delhi.
It's always very neat and clean, spacious and very beautiful.
Some time here are some traditional music events by very talented singers with sitting arrangements.
It's always very neat and clean, spacious and very beautiful.
Some time here are some traditional music events by very talented singers with sitting arrangements.
Written 4 February 2020
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harishb693
New Delhi, India4 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Absolutely a gorgeous Temple dedicated to lord Kartikeya. The most striking thing about the temple is its cleanliness. I have not seen any other temple which is so clean in delhi. Mostly visited by Tamil community. As a north Indian you may get a stare or two from the priests there which i did ignore as they might be surprised to see a northie coming to this temple. Otherwise its a nice and peaceful temple. Really liked it.
Written 22 February 2023
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A R Kohli
New Delhi, India150 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
You must visit this temple located on Palam Marg of New Delhi. It is an architectural beauty and very neat and clean attraction. Normally it is very crowded but extremely orderly system. You will feel blessed after you have had Darshan of the daiety .
Amolak Rattan Kohli
Former Governor of Mizoram
Amolak Rattan Kohli
Former Governor of Mizoram
Written 7 July 2019
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Resort25288424274
New Delhi, India64 contributions
a true glimpse of south indian culture in the heart of delhi is what malai mandir is. a beautiful temple is a replica of south indian temples and is very popular amongst all cats and religions here...
Written 6 February 2012
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Cancer_Moon
India213 contributions
Dec 2011
The temple of Lord Swaminatha is located on a hillock in R.K. Puram. The temple was consecrated in 1973. It draws a large number of pilgrims. The temple can be reached easily from any part of New Delhi. It is located on the outer ring road. The temple has summer timing and winter timing. It opens from 0500 h to 1100 h and from 1700 h to 1970 h. The sanctum sanctorum is located on top of the hill. It can be reached by climbing a steep staircase. The idol is beautiful and is similar to that of Lord Swaminatha or Muruga in the Murugan temples in South India. There is a morning aarti and an evening aarti. Abhisekham is done both in the morning and in evening. The hymns during the abhisekham are very soothing to the ears. The ground level has temples lord Vinayagar (Ganesh), Shiva, Devi Meenakshi and the Navagrahas. The temple office provides all the requirements for pooja including those who wish to do pooja for their vehicles. The small idol in glass that is given for placing inside the car is beautiful. After the pooja one can enjoy the serene scenery with a cool wafting breeze on top of the hill. As the peacock is the vehicle for Lord Swaminatha, the temple has peacocks and rabbits that move around. There are no demands for any sort of offering or money from any of the priests or anyone else. Sanctity of the temple is maintained with cleanliness all round. During summer walking is difficult as the flooring gets heated up.
Written 11 January 2012
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Senthil1980
New Delhi, India5 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
A perfect place to experience the spiritual diviness of tamil hindu god, Lord Muruga at Delhi. The temple is managed well by Shree Swaminatha Seva Samaj and runs various spiritual programs during important hindu festivals for the benefit of all devotees. The temple's serene atmosphere gives a mind rejuvenating experience for the visitors at the political capital of India. Annadanams ( Free food serving ) are also given in important days by various donors for all visitors.
Written 30 September 2012
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WANDERWOMAN
New Delhi, India12 contributions
Apr 2012
Beautiful temple and very well done pumas. Pujaris are very dedicated and chant mantras very clearly. The pumas are done similar to any temple in Tamil Nadu. The Sura Samhara festival which happens some time after Diwali is awesome.
Written 13 May 2012
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Subramanian K
Chennai (Madras), India130 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Malai Mandir (literally, Hill Temple), is situated atop a small hillock in R.K. Puram in South West Delhi and is primarily dedicated to Lord Swaminatha (more commonly known as Lord Murugan), most revered by the religious Hindus south Indian in the city. This was formally opened in 1965!
The main temple within the complex, formally called Sree Swaminatha Swami Temple, houses the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Swaminatha. The temple is built entirely of granite, and in the Chola style of South Indian Temple Architecture.
Besides the main Swaminatha Swami Temple, the complex contains temples dedicated to Sree Karpaga Vinayagar Sree Sundareswarar and Devi Meenakshi. In the Hindu religion, the peacock is considered Lord Swaminatha's mount or vahana. Accordingly, the temple has adopted a peacock as its pet. This peacock can be seen and heard among the trees and foliage within the temple compound.
The main temple within the complex, formally called Sree Swaminatha Swami Temple, houses the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Swaminatha. The temple is built entirely of granite, and in the Chola style of South Indian Temple Architecture.
Besides the main Swaminatha Swami Temple, the complex contains temples dedicated to Sree Karpaga Vinayagar Sree Sundareswarar and Devi Meenakshi. In the Hindu religion, the peacock is considered Lord Swaminatha's mount or vahana. Accordingly, the temple has adopted a peacock as its pet. This peacock can be seen and heard among the trees and foliage within the temple compound.
Written 30 March 2015
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TGMdelhi
Chennai (Madras), India89 contributions
It is known as Uttara Swami Malai temple.It simply means that this temple is Swami Malai but located in the north.The one located in South is one of the "six houses" of Lord Murugan.This temple houses all the famous Gods of South India.
Written 20 February 2012
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ANILKUMARVAHRI
Kollam, India166 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
A Tamil Hindu ritualistic temple must visit place for the devotees of lord Muruka. Situated in R.k.puram (A south indian hub) at south of delhi.
Written 27 January 2016
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parvathy16
New Delhi, India
If someone wanna get married in this temple tomorrow, is it possible? What is the procedure for that emergency marriage?
Written 18 September 2018
Yes it is possible ,for more details please contact on telephone or
their official website
Written 19 September 2018
Arunkumar K
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
Can someone inform tne total number of steps to the main temple from the car dropping point. I do have a relative who has a problem to climb stairs and hence asking.
Written 4 January 2017
This temple has 4 temple inside. Approximately 90 steps to the Murugan Temple.
Written 31 October 2016
I wanted to know about mundan procedure for my baby gal . Is any special pooja done ? Also the barber is easily available ? Any special timings for this or full day ?
Thank you
Charu
Written 18 March 2015
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