Charma Munda Devi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
According to Kashi Khand, Chapter 70, in Tarkeshwar Teerth, devotees can find Charma Munda Devi. The Devi is visualised as a huge figure trying to swallow the entire galaxy. She is described holding skull and knife in her hand with thousand shoulders. Her hands are very huge.
Timings
The place of worship is open from 05.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 04.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Mangala Aarti is performed at 05.45 a.m., Bhog Aarti at 10.00 a.m., evening aarti at 07.30 p.m. and Shayan Aarti at 10.00 p.m.
Architecture
The temple is built in the North Indian Nagara style, which is characterized by a square-shaped sanctum and a curved shikhara or tower above it. The tower is made of red sandstone and features intricate carvings of Hindu deities. The temple's entrance is adorned with beautiful carvings and designs that depict scenes from Hindu scriptures.
