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Yogmaya Temple also known as Jogmaya temple , is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Yogmaya, the sister of Krishna, and situated inMehrauli, New Delhi, close to the Qutb complex. It is widely believed to be one of the five surviving temples from the Mahabharata period inDelhi. Yogmaya or Jogmaya is considered, an aspect of Maya, the illusionary power of God. The temple is also venue of a large congregation of devotees during the Navratri celebrations. Th- e present temple was built in early 19th century and is a descendant of a much older Devi shrine. [4] Adjacent to the temple lies, a water body, johad , known as 'Anangtal', after King Anangpal, and covered by trees from all sides [5] The temple is also an integral part of an important inter-faith festival of Delhi, the annual Phool Walon Ki Sair. [6] [7] [edit]History Entran- ce gate from outside the Yogmaya temple In 12th-century Jain scriptures- , Mehrauli place is also mentioned as