Maa Annapurna Temple Varanasi

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Maa Annapurna Temple Varanasi timings

Morning Aarti: 6:00 AM, Evening Aarti: 7:00 PM. Special prayers during Navratri and Annapurna Jayanti. Friday evening aarti draws larger crowds of devotees.

Opening hours by day
Every day	4 am – 11 pm

Timings updated July 2026

Before you go

Plan your visit

Best time to visit: Early morning (5-7 AM) or evening (6-8 PM) for peaceful darshan and aarti. Avoid midday crowds. Festivals like Navratri see special celebrations.
Time needed: 30-45 minutes for darshan and prayers
Entry fee: Free entry, voluntary donations accepted
Dress code & rules: Modest clothing required.
Remove footwear before entering temple premises.
Maintain silence during prayers.
Photography may be restricted inside sanctum.
Mobile phones on silent mode.

Local tips

Seek blessings from Maa Annapurna, the divine mother who ensures no devotee goes hungry, at this sacred temple in the heart of spiritual Varanasi.

The story

About Maa Annapurna Temple Varanasi

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.

Goddess of Food & Nourishment

Ancient Shakti Peeth

Daily Devotee Visits

Prime Dashashwamedh Location

Sacred Significance

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.

Temple Experience

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.

Offering Tips: Bring rice, jaggery, or homemade sweets as prasad

Prayer Time: Early morning and evening aarti offer the most spiritual atmosphere

Location: Easy walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat, ask for 'Annapurna Mandir'

Etiquette: Remove shoes before entering, maintain silence during prayers

Timings

5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Entry

Free Entry
Donation Welcome

Dress Code

Modest Clothing
Remove Footwear

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Location & directions

Maa Annapurna Temple Varanasi

D 9, Annapurna Math Mandir, 1, Vishwanath Galli, Godowlia, DashashwamedhVaranasi 221001

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Maa Annapurna Temple Varanasi (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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