Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir. If your question is not covered here, please feel free to contact us or call the temple office.
Summer Timings (April – October): 4:45 AM to 10:00 PM, with an afternoon break from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Winter Timings (November – March): 5:45 AM to 9:00 PM, with an afternoon break from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Timings may change during major festivals and special occasions. Please check the Notice Board or call the temple office for updates.
Mangal Arati: 4:45 AM (summer) / 5:45 AM (winter)
Bhogarati: 11:20 AM (year-round)
Sandhyarati: 6:30 PM (summer) / 6:00 PM (winter)
The Musical Fountain operates Tuesday through Sunday, 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM (after Sandhya Arati).
No. The temple is free for all devotees. There are no entry tickets or fees. Everyone is welcome to visit and offer prayers.
The nearest metro station is Nehru Enclave on the Magenta Line, approximately 3 minutes walk from the temple. The temple is also accessible by bus, auto-rickshaw, and taxi.
Address: Kali Mandir, Block I, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi – 110019
Yes. The Yatri Niwas (Dharmashala) at the temple complex offers comfortable accommodation for visiting devotees and travellers:
- 12 AC rooms
- 12 cooler rooms
- 3 dormitories (6 beds each)
Booking: Call 011-2627 2924. Advance booking is available up to 2 months in advance. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Donations can be made via bank transfer to the following account:
- Bank: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Account Number: 33193082079
- IFSC Code: SBIN0015281
You can also make donations in person at the temple office.
The temple celebrates all major Hindu festivals with traditional Bengali fervour. The most prominent include:
- Durga Puja — the grandest celebration, a tradition since 1977
- Kali Puja — special significance as Goddess Kali is the presiding deity
- Saraswati Puja
- Annapurna Puja
- Jagadhatri Puja
- Maha Shivratri
- Ram Navami
- Janmashtami
- Rath Yatra
- Holi Milan
And many more throughout the year.
Yes. The temple offers personal ceremonies and rituals including:
- Shradh
- Tarpan
- Naandimukh
- Annaprason
- Upanayan
For booking and enquiries, please contact the temple office at 011-2627 6661.
Limited parking is available near the temple complex. During major festivals, additional parking arrangements may be made by the temple administration and local authorities.
General photography of the temple exterior and grounds is typically permitted. Please be respectful during puja and aarti — avoid flash photography and maintain a quiet demeanour. Photography rules during festivals may vary; please follow the instructions of temple staff.
Accessibility details to be confirmed. Please contact the temple office for specific accessibility information.
Temple Office: 011-2627 6661
The Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir Society has over 640 life members. To enquire about membership and obtain a nomination form, please contact the temple office:
- Phone: 011-2627 6661
- Email: secretarykmscrp@gmail.com
Yes. The Vivekananda Centenary Library is located within the temple complex and houses nearly 8,000 books across diverse genres including philosophy, fiction, poetry, travelogue, and children's literature.
Library Hours:
- Summer: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Winter: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Yes. The canteen at Yatri Niwas serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food at nominal rates. It is available to guests of the Yatri Niwas as well as temple visitors.
Still Have Questions?
If your question is not answered above, please do not hesitate to contact the temple office. We are happy to help.