माँ अन्नपूर्णा मंदिर वाराणसी
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Morning Aarti: 6:00 AM, Evening Aarti: 7:00 PM. Special prayers during Navratri and Annapurna Jayanti.
| Every day | 4 am – 11 pm |
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The story
In the heart of Dashashwamedh, where the sacred Ganga flows eternal, stands the revered Maa Annapurna Temple — the divine abode of the Goddess of Nourishment. Here, devotees seek blessings from the deity who ensures no one goes hungry, embodying Varanasi's spiritual promise of abundance and sustenance.
Maa Annapurna, literally meaning 'full of food,' is worshipped as the divine mother who provides nourishment to all beings. This temple holds special significance in Varanasi, where the goddess is believed to have blessed Lord Shiva himself with food when he came begging. The deity represents the nurturing aspect of Shakti, ensuring prosperity and abundance for devotees.
Located in the bustling Dashashwamedh area, this temple attracts devotees who seek blessings for food security, family welfare, and material abundance. The goddess is often depicted holding a cooking pot and ladle, symbolizing her role as the universal provider.
The temple buzzes with devotional energy as families arrive with offerings of rice, sweets, and seasonal fruits. The air fills with the fragrance of incense and the melodious chants of 'Annapurne Sadapurne Shankara Pranaballabhe.' Devotees touch the sacred vessels and pray for household prosperity.
The compact temple space creates an intimate atmosphere where personal prayers feel deeply connected to the divine mother. Many visitors combine their visit with the nearby Dashashwamedh Ghat, making it part of their spiritual circuit through old Varanasi.
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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In the Maa Annapurna Temple, rice is offered as prasad, symbolizing life and prosperity. Devotees believe it should not be discarded but kept in their homes as a blessing from the Goddess.
The Annapurna Devi Temple was constructed in 1729 AD by Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I, reflecting the Nagara style of architecture.
The temple houses two main idols of Goddess Annapurna: one made of gold and the other of brass. The brass idol is accessible for daily worship, while the golden idol is displayed only once a year during the Annakut festival.
Annapurna Bhojan Kashi operates a kitchen where meals are prepared without onion and garlic, ensuring a satvik diet for all devotees.
The Annakut festival, celebrated a day after Diwali, is a grand occasion where devotees offer a lavish feast to Goddess Annapurna and share food with the needy, symbolizing abundance and gratitude.
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The temple provides free meals daily, serving over 20,000 people, showing its commitment to feeding the community. This service operates under the guidance of Mahant Shankar Puri ji Maharaj.
The temple offers daily free meals (annadan) in the afternoon, emphasizing its commitment to feeding the hungry and needy in the community.
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Once a year, during the festival of Annakut, the golden idol of Goddess Annapurna is displayed, attracting a large number of devotees.
Serving meals to the hungry is considered the greatest virtue in Varanasi, emphasizing the moral responsibility upheld by the temple.
In Hindu mythology, Annapurna is considered a manifestation of Goddess Parvati, who provided food to Lord Shiva when he was in need, emphasizing her role as the universal provider.
The kitchen serves a variety of delicious dishes including rice, lentils, and potato vegetable, reflecting the culinary heritage of Varanasi.
Devotees often bring offerings of rice, sweets, and fruits, which symbolize their gratitude and love for the Goddess, adding to the temple's vibrant atmosphere.
The temple runs various charitable activities such as a free hospital, vocational training centers, and educational programs for the needy.
Annapurna Devi Temple (माँ अन्नपूर्णा मंदिर वाराणसी) is a religious site on D 9, Annapurna Math Mandir, 1, Vishwanath Galli, Godowlia in Dashashwamedh, Varanasi.
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