Deity
Goddess Hayakanti
Main deity
श्री हयाकान्ति देवी
Hayakanti Devi
Hayakanti Devi is a sacred shrine of the Divine Mother located near Lakshmi Kund in Varanasi, featured in Chapter 70 of the Kashi Khand as the cutter of obstacles.
Hayakanti Devi
Hayakanti Devi
Hayakanti Devi
Hayakanti Devi
Hayakanti Devi
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Kashi Khand Devi Shrine
Primary tag
Sacred Location
Lakshmi Kund
Tirtha alignment
Location
Lakshmi Kund, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
City • District • State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Mentioned in Chapter 70 of the Kashi Khand, Hayakanti Devi is situated near Mahalakshmi Devi in Varanasi. She is depicted holding a sickle in her hand, symbolizing the clearing of spiritual and physical obstacles. The shrine has been maintained by local devotees across generations within the sacred Kashi pilgrimage circuit.
Significance
- Hayakanti Devi is worshipped by devotees seeking to clear impediments and difficulties from their lives, just as trees are felled with a sickle. Worshipping her with sincere devotion is believed to ensure smooth progress in spiritual and worldly endeavors. She forms an integral part of the sacred Devi shrines surrounding Lakshmi Kund.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Combine with Lakshmi Kund visit
Plan darshan along with Mahalakshmi Gauri at Lakshmi Kund.
Navigating alleys
Walk through the Luxa/Lakshmi Kund lanes as vehicle access is restricted.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Mar–Apr / Sep–Oct • 9 Days
Navratri
Special pujas and heavy pilgrim footfall during Chaitra and Sharad 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 हयाकान्ति देवी
Hayakanti Devi
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