Deity
Durga (Kooshmanda)
Fourth Navadurga
श्री दुर्गा देवी (कुष्माण्डा)
Durga Devi (Kooshmanda Durga)
Durga Mandir at Durga Kund is a historic 18th-century red stone temple dedicated to Goddess Durga as Kooshmanda.
Durga Devi (Kooshmanda Durga)
Durga Devi (Kooshmanda Durga)
Durga Devi (Kooshmanda Durga)
Durga Devi (Kooshmanda Durga)
Durga Devi (Kooshmanda Durga)
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major Shakti Temple
Durga Kund Anchor
Location
B.27/2, Durga Kund, Varanasi
Ward • City
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founder
- Rani Bhabani of Natore
- Construction
- 18th century
- Sage Agasthya learned from Lord Kartikeya how Goddess Durga slew demon Durgasur as detailed in Chapter 71 of Kashi Khanda. The present red-stone temple was built in the 18th century by Maharani Bhabani of Natore beside Durga Kund.
Significance
- Revered as the fourth form of Navadurga (Kooshmanda), this shrine is one of Varanasi's most prominent Shakti temples, protecting the city from negative energies.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Visit during morning/evening aarti
Experience the vibrant drum beating and temple bell liturgy during evening aarti.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
General Timings
05:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Open all day; special midnight aarti during Navratri.
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Mar–Apr / Sep–Oct • Nine-night grand fair
Navratri Fair
Durga Kund hosts one of Varanasi's largest annual pilgrim fairs during Navratri.
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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 दुर्गा देवी (कुष्माण्डा)
Durga Devi (Kooshmanda Durga)
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