SHREE ADHYA KATYAYANI SHAKTIPEETH MANDIR

Shri Adhya Katyani Shakti Peeth Mandir or Chhatarpur Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Katyayani. The temple is located in South Delhi-Chhatarpur , just 4 km away from Qutub Minar. The goddess Katyayani, a part of Navadurga, is considered to be the sixth avatar of goddess Durga. Devotees from all caste and creed are welcomed here.

The Chhatarpur Mandir was founded by Sant Shree Nagpal Ji in 1974, who died in 1998. His samadhi shrine lies in the premises of the Shiv-Gauri Nageshwar Mandir within the temple complex. The temple has been built in both south and north Indian style of temple architecture. The temple is constructed totally from marble. The temple complex spread over 70 acres and has over 20 small and large temples divided in three different complexes. The Temple premises features a Shayan Kaksha(bed room) of Navadurga where a bed, dreesing table and a meeting table with nine chairs, all made up of pure silver are present. The temple complex also have other temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva. The house where Baba Nagpal Ji spent his last few days was recently converted into a museum and have all the items that were used by him throughout his lifetime. Devotees attend the Chhatarpur Mandir in huge numbers during Navratri celebrations and have pleasing experience.

Nestled in the fascinating surroundings of the historical Mehrauli Area of South Delhi, Chhattarpur, a small village of yore, now is known more by the divine pulsations of Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir. Founded in the Nineteen seventies by Sant Shree Nagpal Baba, the place has now become a pilgrimage Centre of renown, visited by devotees from all parts of the country, nay the world. The Mandir precincts offer to the visitors exquisite architecture, a blend of North and South. The enthralling statues of the deities like Maa Katyayani, Maa Mahishasurmardini, Ram-Darbar, Radha-Krishna, Shiv-Parvati, Laxmiji, Ganeshji, Hanumanji etc make one standstill in adoration with extreme admiration of the presence of the divine which is more eloquent than silent. The special celebrations during Navratras, Mahashivratri and Janmashtami make the temple abuzz with religious fervour to the delight of the devotees congregating in hundreds and thousands. The lungar Prasad distributed in both the Navratras to approximately a lakh visitors daily is a rare sight to see and believe. 
Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir Trust right since the days of Baba Nagpalji is controlling the affairs of the Mandir and running a number of religious and social programmes benefitting cross sections of the Society.

The Mandir, spread over an area of approximately 70 acres, has a number of structures, separate as well as combined, dedicated to each deity with large halls for congregation of devotees. The Shiv Mandir, Ram Mandir, Maa Katyayani Mandir, Maa Mahishasurmaridini Mandir, Maa Ashtabhuji Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Laxmi Vinayak Mandir, Jharpeer Mandir, Markandeya Mandapam, Baba Ki Samadhi, Nageshwar Mandir, the Trident (Trishul), 101 feet high Hanuman Murti etc are special attractions for the devotees and even common visitors.