Deity
Parvati (Annapurna)
Goddess of Nourishment
श्री अन्नपूर्णा देवी
Annapurna Devi
Annapurna Devi is worshipped as Bhavani Devi, the divine mother who provides food, abundance, and sustenance to all in Kashi.
Annapurna Devi
Annapurna Devi
Annapurna Devi
Annapurna Devi
Annapurna Devi
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major Shakti Shrine
Kashi Sustenance Anchor
Location
Gyanvapi / Visheshwarganj, Varanasi
Ward • City
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founder
- Peshwa Baji Rao I
- Construction
- 1729
- When a severe famine struck Kashi, Lord Shiva himself approached Goddess Annapurna with a begging bowl to seek food for his devotees. Pleased by his humility, Goddess Annapurna granted a boon that no one in Varanasi would ever go hungry. The current temple structure was built in 1729 AD by Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I.
Significance
- Annapurna Devi is worshipped as the divine provider of food, prosperity, and spiritual nourishment. Situated adjacent to Kashi Vishwanath, her temple runs extensive Annadanam (free meal) programs and celebrates the grand Annakut festival.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Participate in Annakshetra
Free Mahaprasad is served daily to all pilgrims at the trust's dining hall.
Annakut golden darshan
Plan visit on the day after Diwali for the rare once-a-year golden idol darshan.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Summer Timings
05:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Winter timings are 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 04:30 PM - 08:00 PM. Golden idol opened during Annakut.
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Oct–Nov • Post-Diwali celebration
Annakut Festival
The solid gold idol of Maa Annapurna is unveiled for public darshan with mountains of offered food.
Mar–Apr / Sep–Oct • Nine-night festival
Navratri
Special chandi path, durga saptashati recitations, and rituals.
Temple Knowledge
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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श्री अन्नपूर्णा देवी
Annapurna Devi
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