BELIEVES OF DEVOTEES LIES IN TEMPLES OF KASHI
BELIEVES OF DEVOTEES LIES IN TEMPLES OF KASHI
Kashi also known as city of lord Shiva is famous for its history, culture and of course Temples. Kashi temples were erected from ancient times by Kings, saints, monasteries and communities. These historic temples have devotees all over the world. Kashi is one of the ancient cities of the world and have a history with lord shiva and brahma. It is also said that city kashi is stood up on lord Shiva’s Trishula (weapon of lord Shiva). Thus, it is known as one of the holy city in the world. Some of the temples are since ancient times. These temples are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Kund Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Annapurna Devi Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple:
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is one of the most worshiped Shiva temple in Hinduism and has been mentioned in the Puranas including the Kashi Khanda (section) of Skanda Purana. The original Vishwanath temple was destroyed by the army of Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1194 CE, when he defeated the Raja of Kannauj as a commander of Mohammad Ghori. The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in the past 800 years and the existing structure was erected in 18th century.
LOCATION:
Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
OPENING TIME AND CLOSING TIME: Open 24Hrs
Durga Kund Temple:
The architecture of Durga Mandir is of a Nagara style, which is typical of North India. The temple has a rectangular tank of water called the Durga Kund (“Kund” meaning a pond or pool.) The temple has multitiered spires and is stained red with ochre, representing the red colour of Durga. The Kund was initially connected directly to the river thus the water was automatically replenished. This channel was later closed, locking off the water supply, which is replenished only by rain or drainage from the Temple. Every year on the occasion of Nag Panchami, the act of depicting Lord Vishnu reclining on the coiled-up mystical snake or “Shesha” is recreated in the Kund.
LOCATION: 27, Durgakund Rd, Durgakund, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005
OPENING TIME AND CLOSING TIME:
Monday 5am–11pm
Tuesday 4am–12am
Wednesday 5am–11pm
Thursday 5am–11pm
Friday 5am–11pm
Saturday 4am–12am
Sunday 5am–11pm
Sankat Mochan Temple:
This temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named “Sankat Mochan” meaning the “reliever from troubles”.
In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet “besan ke ladoo”, which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Rama, whom he worshipped with steadfast and selfless devotion.
LOCATION:
Sankat Mochan Rd, Padampuri Colony, Durgakund, Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010
OPENING TIME AND CLOSING TIME:
Monday 4–9am
Tuesday 4–9am
Wednesday 4–9am
Thursday 4–9am
Friday 4–9am
Saturday 4–9am
Sunday 4–9am
Annapurna Devi Temple:
Annapurna Devi Mandir is located near the Kashi Vishwanath temple, there is a nice temple of Devi Annapurna, believed to be the “Goddess of Food”. She is a form of Parvati. She is also known as Kashipuraadeeshwari (“Queen of Kasi”).
LOCATION:
Annapurna Math Mandir D 9, 1, Vishwanath Galli, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
OPENING TIME AND CLOSING TIME:
All days of the week
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bharat Mata Temple:
Bharat Mata Mandir was built in 1936 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. It is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, India. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world.
LOCATION:
Vidyapeeth Road, Cannt Road Lalapura, Chanuwasatti Chandua Chittupur, Guru Nanak Nagar Colony, Chetganj, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
OPENING TIME AND CLOSING TIME:
Monday 7am–5:30pm
Tuesday 7am–5:30pm
Wednesday 7am–5:30pm
Thursday 7am–5:30pm
Friday 7am–5:30pm
Saturday 7am–5:30pm
Sunday 7am–5:30pm
There are many more temples with amazing history and beliefs situated in kashi these are as follows:
Tridev Temple– Lanka Rd
Nepali Temple– Lalita Ghat
Shri bhatuk bhairav mandir– rathyatra
Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir– Durga Kund rd
Tilbhandeshwar Temple– Tilbhandeshwar rd
ISKCON Temple– Durgakund Rd
In India Temples play a very devotional role in human’s Life. And kashi itself is known for devotions and devotees and if we talk about temples of kashi its beyond devotions. People come in kashi in search of cure to their bad karma and pain. They believe that once they visit kashi they will be realized by all the pains they are going to get by their karma. People have faith in kasha and temples of kashi