Context:
Yogmaya Temple is a historically important monument believed to be standing at the site of an ancient temple that is said to have come up during the period of the Mahabharata.
Relevance:
GS I: History
Yogmaya Temple Overview:
- Alternative Name: Also known as Jogmaya Temple.
- Location: Situated in Mehrauli, Delhi.
- Proximity to the renowned Qutub Minar.
- Construction Period: Built between 1806 and 1837.
- Builder: Constructed by Lala Sidhu Mal, a noble in the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar II.
- Historical Context: Area known as Yoginipura in ancient Jain texts.
- Prithviraj Chauhan associated with a Yogini temple here.
- Significance in Akbar II’s Rule: Considered a focal point during Akbar II’s reign.
- Deity Replica: Houses a replica of the Goddess Yogmaya, also known as the “Pure Goddess.”
- Unique Festival: Celebrates the exclusive festival ‘Phoolwalon ki Sair.’
- Cultural Importance: A testament to the historical and cultural richness of Mehrauli, Delhi.
-Source: Indian Express
