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Introduction and History in Brief
Dedicated to Hindu Goddess Shri Katyayani , A form of Maa Durga.
Annapurna Devi Mandir (Hindi: अन्नपूर्णा देवी मंदिर), also known as Annapurna Mata Mandir and Annapurna Mandir, is one of the most famous Hindu temples (Mandir) in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. Annapurna is the Hindu goddess for nourishment and is a form of the goddess Parvati. The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I.
In Hindu legends, there are two popular beliefs behind the origin of this temple.
According to one belief, once the goddess Parvati closed all three eyes of her husband Shiva. Due to this, the entire world was filled with darkness. Parvati stole her fair complexion (Gauri form). She asked Shiva for his help to reacquire her Gauri form. Shiva asked her to donate anna (food) in Varanasi. Hence, she took the form of Annapurna (the goddess of food) with a golden pot and ladle, and donated food in Varanasi.
According to another belief, once Shiva commented that the entire world (including food) is maya (illusion). Parvati, the goddess of food, got angry and decided to demonstrate the importance of food by making all the food on earth disappear. The world started to suffer due to hunger. Shiva finally came to Parvati and acknowledged the importance of food, begging for food at her door. Parvati became happy, offered food by her own hands to Shiva and then made a kitchen in Varanasi for her devotees.
Annapurna Devi Mandir was constructed in 1729 AD by Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao.
The temple is constructed in Nagara architecture and has sanctum with large pillared porch, which houses a picture of goddess Annapurna. The temple also houses two icons of the goddess; one made of gold and other of brass. The brass icon is available for daily darshan (viewing & worship). The gold icon can be only seen once a year; on Annakut day.
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Presiding Deity
Maa Annapurna 🙏
True form of Maa Annapurna
Be A True Devotee
Worship your Isht in your tradition .
But a passive worship is a total waste of your time and energy .
For True Worship ,a devotee MUST master the use of weapons the Deity bears.
There is no such weapons of Maa Annapurna are mentioned in the legends but she used to carry food and food server in her hands as she knows as the Goddess of Food or Ann,She is the form of Maa Parvati who carries the som weapons in her anger form.
Remember, for a Sanatani, Shastra (Weapon) and Shaastra (Holy Book) go together 🙏
Always carry the weapons of Maa Durga like Gada,Sword and Trishula.
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Timing
Open all days – 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Aarti Timing
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Basic Facilities
Drinking Water, CCTV Security, Prasad, Puja Samagri, Satsang Hall, Shoe Store, Wash Rooms.
Activities
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Festivals
Annakut or Ann Diwas
Durga Pooja
Navratris
Ganeshotsava
Prathama Seve Aata
Shashti Mahothsava
Maha Shivaratri Etc..
Famous Temples Nearby
Bhavani Shankara Temple
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Maidagin Road, Janpath, near Hayarat Jahid Sahid Baba, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
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Library
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Akharas
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Modes of Travel
- Varanasi airport is well-linked to some of the major cities in India like Delhi and Mumbai. International tourists can board connecting flights from Delhi airport which is well-connected to all the major cities in the world.
- The Varanasi railway station is connected to major cities of India via rail. From the railway station, tourists can hire a taxi or a cab to explore the city.
- Varanasi is connected to major cities of Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states by state-run buses. Private air-conditioned buses are also available from nearby cities to Varanasi.
- Annapurna Devi Mandir is situated in Visheshwarganj, Varanasi. It is situated 15 meters North-West of the famous Kashi Vishwanath Mandir, 350 meters West of Manikarnika Ghat, 5 kilometers South-East of Varanasi Junction railway station and 4.5 kilometers North-East of Banaras Hindu University.
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Address for Visiting and Donation Purpose
Shree Annapurna Mandir
Annapurna Math Mandir D 9, 1, Vishwanath Galli, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
0542 239 2619
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