Famous Hindu Temples in Varanasi, UP, India

• 1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  Deity: Lord Shiva (Vishwanath – "Lord of the Universe")

  Significance: One of the Twelve Jyotirlingas and the most sacred Shiva temple in India.

  Note: Located near the Ganga River. Recently renovated with the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project.

  2. Annapurna Devi Temple

  Deity: Goddess Annapurna (goddess of nourishment and food) .

  Located near: Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  Belief: Devotees believe that visiting this temple ensures they never face food scarcity.

  3. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

  Deity: Lord Hanuman

  Founded by: Saint Tulsidas (author of Ramcharitmanas)

  Significance: Believed to protect devotees from troubles (Sankat Mochan = "remover of troubles").

  4. Durga Kund Temple

  Deity: Goddess Durga .

  Known for: Red-colored temple architecture and the adjacent Kund (pond).

  Popular During: Navratri festival

  5. Tulsi Manas Mandir

  Dedicated to: Lord Rama

  Built at: The place where Tulsidas composed Ramcharitmanas.

  Features: Walls inscribed with verses from the Ramayana.

  6. New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Mandir) – BHU Campus

  Built by: Birla family

  Architecture: Inspired by the original Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  Location: Inside the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus

  7. Bharat Mata Temple

  Unique Aspect: Dedicated to Mother India, not any deity .

  Highlights: A large relief map of undivided India carved in marble

  Message: Promotes unity and patriotism .

  8. Kal Bhairav Temple

  Deity: Kal Bhairav (a fierce form of Shiva)

  Role: Considered the guardian deity of Varanasi .

  Belief: Devotees seek protection by wearing sacred threads blessed here

  9. Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple

  Deity: Lord Shiva as Mrityunjay ("Conqueror of Death") .

  Belief: Offers protection from illness and untimely death .

  Special Feature: Sacred well with healing waters .

  10. Tridev Temple

  Deities: Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh (Trinity of Hindu gods)

  Known For: Unique representation of the three principal Hindu deities under one roof .