Varanasi or Kashi is one of the famous religious places in India. This is the place where we see the beauty of Indian culture, customers and faith. We can easily see sadhu and sanyasi at Ganga ghat and temples to practice spirituality and perform their rituals as per the Sanatan belief. There are around 23000 temples estimated in Varanasi. We are here to explore some of the famous temples in Varanasi and their significance.Â
Famous Temple in Varanasi
The famous temple in Varanasi is listed here.
| S.N. | Name of Temple |
| 1 | Kashi Vishwanath Temple |
| 2 | Sankat Mochan Temple |
| 3 | Tulsi Manas Mandir |
| 4 | Durgakund Temple |
| 5 | Kaal Bhairav Temple |
| 6 | Bharat Mata Mandir |
| 7 | Sankata Devi Mandir |
| 8 | Annapurna Devi Mandir |
| 9 | Lalita Devi Mandir |
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the largest temple in Varanasi. Some consider it the most important temple in the whole country. The story of Kashi Vishwanath Temple is more than 3,500 years old, which is a surprising amount of time. It is believed that a single glimpse of Shivling cleanses your soul and leads life on the path of knowledge. There’s so much going on around it that it’s hard to feel overwhelmed when you visit it. The domes of Kashi Vishwanath temple are the main attraction and are covered with gold. The historical facts say that the King of Punjab, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was responsible for this, as it is a Punjabi tradition to cover the domes of temples with gold.
Sankat Mochan Temple
Sankat Mochan Mandir is also one of the famous temples in Varanasi. The history of the Sankat Mochan Temple of Kashi, which is included in the historical temples of the country, is about 400 years old. In this temple, Hanuman had given darshan to Ram devotee Goswami Tulsidas, after which Bajrangbali assumed the form of soil and established himself here. It is said that this temple was built between 1631 and 1680. It was founded by Tulsidas. It is believed that when he was writing Ramcharitmanas while living in Kashi, his source of inspiration was Sankat Mochan Hanuman. It is said that all the troubles of the devotees who come here are removed by the mere sight of Hanuman.
Also Read:- Famous Festivals in Varanasi
Mata Annapurna Temple
Mata Annapurna Mandir is also one of the famous temples in Varanasi. This is the temple of Mata Annapurna where devotees get the treasure of prosperity and prosperity throughout the year. The temple is unique in such as way that for the darshan of the Goddess, devotees have to wait throughout the year. This temple opens only on the day of Dhanteras.
Also Read:- Famous Ghats in Varanasi
Durgakund Temple
Kashi is often called as the city of lord Shiva. But there is also a grand temple of the goddess Durga The famous temple is known as Durgakund Mandir. The temple was built in the 18th century by Rani Bhavani, a devotee of the goddess. It is believed that Maa Durga rested at this place after killing the demons Shumbh-Nishumbha. Kushmanda Mata is worshipped in this temple on the fourth day of Navratri. It is said that all sins are consumed by the sight of the mother.
Also Read:-
