Annapurna Devi Temple Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Overview
Annapurna Devi Mandir stands in the holy city of Varanasi. It is dedicated to Annapurna, whom Hindus revere as the goddess of food and nourishment. The shrine holds two idols of the Devi, one made of gold and one of brass. The brass idol is open for darshan every day. The golden idol is shown to devotees only once a year. Crowds gather in large numbers for Annakoot, which is celebrated each year after Diwali.
Darshan timings
- Evening Time
- 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Morning Time
- 4:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Aarti timings
- Timing
- Morning Aarti – 04:00 AM – 05:00 AM
- Timing 2
- Afternoon Aarti – 12:00 PM
- Timing 3
- Evening Aarti – 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Before you visit
- Dress code
- Traditional and formal clothing
- Prasad
- Not available
- Photography
- Not allowed
Festivals
- Annapurna Jayanti
History
Maratha Peshwa Bajirao built this temple in the 18th century.
Location
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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More about this temple
Best time to visit: October to March, when the winter weather makes the stay comfortable. By air: Lal Bahadur International Airport is the closest, around 25 km off. Taxis and public transport run from there to the temple. By rail: Varanasi railway station lies roughly 5 km from the shrine. Many major cities have trains to this station. Local taxis and public transport cover the rest. By road: if you are coming from a nearby city, a hired taxi or a public bus will get you there.
Frequently asked questions
What are the darshan timings of Annapurna Devi Temple in Varanasi?
The temple is open from 4:00 AM to 11:30 AM and again from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Is there a dress code at Annapurna Devi Temple?
Yes. Women are asked to wear a saree, or a half-saree worn with a blouse, or else a churidar or pyjama set along with an upper cloth. The temple does not permit shorts, mini-skirts, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans or short T-shirts.
Which festivals are celebrated at Annapurna Devi Temple?
Annapurna Jayanti, an ancient Hindu festival, is celebrated here. Annakoot, observed after Diwali, also draws a large gathering.