5 Famous Devi Temples of Varanasi
Divine Abodes: Unveiling the Splendor of Varanasi's 5 Famous Devi Temples
1. Annapurna Devi Temple
The Annapurna Temple is a renowned temple in Varanasi, India, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Annapurna, who is considered the goddess of food and nourishment. According to the legend, the temple was established by Maratha queen Rani Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century.
How to reach ?
Address:
Behind Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. -
City:
Varanasi
State:
Uttar Pradesh
2. Varahi Devi temple
Varahi Devi is one of the Matrikas , a group of seven Hindu mother deities . Varahi is the shakti (feminine force ) of Varaha , the boar from of the god Vishnu, and has the head of a sow. Varahi is a manifestation of Bhu Devi. she is known as Barahi in nepal.
How to reach ?
Address:
D.16/84, Manmandir Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh -
City:
varanasi
State:
Uttar pradesh
3. Tripura Bhairavi Temple
According to tradition, when Goddess was engaged in a bloody conflict with Durgasur, she let forth several types of energy (known as Shakti) from her body.
How to reach ?
Address:
D.5/24, Mir Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh -
City:
Varanasi
State:
Uttar Pradesh
4. Gauri Temple
Lalita Gauri is the third form of Goddess Gauri, Lalita Gaur Temple is situated on the Lalita Ghat and the ghat was named after this temple.
How to reach ?
Address:
Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh -
City:
Varanasi
State:
Uttar Pradesh
5. Siddheshwari Temple
Siddheshwari temple also houses Chandra Koop and Chandreshwar and is a powerful Peeth called Siddh Peeth. Siddheshwari is known as Siddhidatri Durga (bestower of Siddhis).
How to reach ?
Address:
Siddheshwari Devi is located at Ck.7/124, Siddheshwari Mohalla. Devotees can travel upto Chowk by rickshaw and travel on foot to this temple by asking for directions. -
City:
Varanasi
State:
Uttar Pradesh
