Annapurna Temple, Varanasi – The Goddess of Nourishment

📍 Location: Vishwanath Gali, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
🕰 Timings:

• Morning: 4:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Evening: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Open on all days

🌟 About Annapurna Temple

Annapurna Devi Mandir (अन्नपूर्णा देवी मंदिर), also known as Annapurna Mata Mandir, is a highly revered temple in Varanasi, dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the Hindu Goddess of nourishment.

🔹 Goddess Annapurna – A Form of Parvati: She is believed to provide food and nourishment to all beings.
🔹 18th Century Heritage: The temple was constructed by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao in the 18th century.
🔹 Sacred Location: Situated near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, making it an essential part of a spiritual journey in Varanasi.

✨ Unique Features of Annapurna Temple

🔸 Black Stone Idol: The main deity, Goddess Annapurna, is worshipped in the form of a black stone idol, decorated with gold jewelry and fine cloth.
🔸 Divine Prasadam: The temple has a kitchen where food is prepared and served as prasad to devotees, symbolizing abundance and blessings.
🔸 Spiritual Significance: Offering food at this temple is believed to bring prosperity, good fortune, and divine blessings.

🛕 Religious Importance

🙏 It is said that Lord Shiva himself begged for alms from Goddess Annapurna, highlighting the importance of food and nourishment in life.
🎊 Special Festivals:

• Annapurna Jayanti: A grand celebration in honor of the goddess.
• Diwali & Dev Diwali: The temple is beautifully decorated, and special prayers are offered.