Sacred Temples of Kashi
Varanasi is home to thousands of temples — from the mighty Kashi Vishwanath to the serene Sankat Mochan
Famous Temples of Varanasi
The city of Shiva has a temple at every corner — here are the most important ones
Most SacredKashi Vishwanath Temple
🙏 Lord Shiva
The holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Rebuilt by Maratha Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar in 1780.
- One of 12 Jyotirlingas
- Golden dome temple
- VIP darshan available
Must VisitSankat Mochan Temple
🙏 Lord Hanuman
A beloved Hanuman temple founded by the great saint Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas. Located in a serene garden setting.
- Founded by Tulsidas
- Peaceful atmosphere
- Famous for prasad
Durga Temple (Durga Kund)
🙏 Goddess Durga
An 18th century temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its red ochre color. The adjacent kund (pond) is sacred for ritual bathing.
- 18th century temple
- Monkey temple
- Near Durga Kund lake
Kalbhairav Temple
🙏 Kalbhairav (Kotwal of Kashi)
Kalbhairav is considered the Kotwal (police chief) of Kashi city. All decisions in Varanasi are believed to be sanctioned by him.
- Kotwal (guardian) of Kashi
- Unique prasad (liquor offered)
- Ancient temple
Annapurna Temple
🙏 Goddess Annapurna
Temple dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the goddess of food and nourishment. It is believed that no one goes hungry in Kashi due to her blessings.
- Goddess of food & nourishment
- Near Kashi Vishwanath
- Gold & silver idol
Tulsi Manas Mandir
🙏 Lord Ram
Built in 1964 at the site where Goswami Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas. The walls of this white marble temple are inscribed with verses from the epic.
- Ramcharitmanas inscribed on walls
- Modern marble temple
- Built in 1964
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