Ashta Vinayak Temples and Hanuman Temples of Varanasi -Top 100 Varanasi Temples –Part 1 of 5
Varanasi temples List, Executed Plan for Darshan, Details of Ashta Vinayak Temples & Hanuman Temples
INDEX of Contents
- 1.0 Introduction
- 2.0 Varanasi Temples List
- 3.0 Satsang at Varanasi
- 4.0 Embedded Interactive GoogleMap of Varanasi temples
- 5.0 Executed Plan for Darshan
- 6.0 Ashta Vinayak Temples
- 7.0 Other Ganesh Temples
- 8.0 Hanuman Temple in Varanasi
1.0 Intoduction
The Blog series on 104 Top Varanasi temples is divided into 5 parts : In this blog, Varanasi temples List, Executed Plan for Darshan, Details of 8 Ashta Vinayak Temples & 3 Hanuman Temples are given. In Part 2 of the Blog,Details of 12 Jyothirlinga Temples and 17 Main Shiva Temples are given . In Part 3, 26 Durga, Gauri and Devi Temples are given. In Part 4 of blog, Details of 12 Dwadash Aditya temples & 12 Vishnu temples are given. In Part 5 of the Blog, details of 9 Bhairav Temples and 8 Varanasi Ghats are given.
Since the Blog is quite lenghty, hyperlinks have been given in the INDEX so that one can navigate to the desired paragraph. At frequent intervals, facility to return back to INDEX also has been given
Varanasi’s ancient name is Kashi and is the heritage of ancient India’s cultural and archaeology. Kashi or Varanasi is one of the seven holy moksha puri’s of Hindus. These are the seven holy pilgrimage Sites in India , which bless the pilgrims with moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death). A sloka from Garuda Purana that describes the 7 Pilgrimage centres:
अयोध्या मथुरा माया काशी काञ्ची अवन्तिका । पुरी द्वारावती चैव सप्तैते मोक्षदायकाः ॥
Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya (Mayapuri or Haridwar), Kashi (Varanasi), Kanchi (Kanchipuram), Avantika (Ujjain) and Dwaravati (Dwaraka); These seven cities are giver of Moksha (Liberation) (and are called Mokshapuri).
It is one of the most sacred sites in India because it is believed to have been the home of Lord Shiva. Some Hindus believe that the River Ganges pays its respects to Lord Shiva by the direction in which it flows. Usually, the river flows from the north to the south, but at Varanasi it flows from the south to the north.
Varanasi’s ghats, stone embankments along the sacred Ganges River where locals and pilgrims perform ritual ablutions, are draws for both the faithful and tourists. In the evenings, visitors often hire boats to watch priests at Dashashwamedh Ghat perform the aarti, while devotees help put thousands of candles or floating lamps on the river in dedication to Lord Shiva. Varanasi called Kashi, Benares, is an ancient city, said to be the oldest inhabited one. The city was known by several names such as Avimuktaka, Anandakanana, Mahasmasana Surandhana ,Brahma Vardha, Sudarsana, and Ramya.
It has been the centre of religious learning with sages, philosophers, writers and musicians making it their home in the past several centuries. But much of its temple glory was subject to plundering and destruction by Mohammad Ghauri in the 12th century. The temples and religious institutions seen now in the city are mostly of the 18th century vintage
Even after the demolition of temples by the Islamic rule, still the count of temples in the city is claimed to be 23,000 and the bathing ghats number more than 100. The most venerated and frequented ghats for devotional worship by the pilgrims are the Manikarnika Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat and Panchganga Ghat. At two of the ghats (Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats), Hindus cremate their dead. The rivers ‘Varuna‘ and ‘Asi‘ combined form the name of the city “Varanasi”. These two rivers flowing on the left bank of the Ganges enclose the old city of Varanasi.
Varanasi is also known as the favourite city of Lord Shiva as it has been mentioned in the Rigveda that this city in older times was known as Kashi or “Shiv ki Nagri”. The Pandavas went to Kashi in search of Shiva to atone for their sins of fratricide and bramhanahatya that they had committed during the epic Kurukshetra war of Mahabharata epic.
2.0 VARANASI TEMPLES
Among the innumerable temples in the city, most worshipped are: the Kashi Vishvanath Temple of Shiva; Shree Annapurna Mandir, Shri Vishalakshi Mata Shaktipeeth Temple, Maha Mrityunjay Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple; Kaal Bhairav temple, Vishvanatha temple in the Banaras Hindu University campus. Ancient Buddhist monasteries are seen at Sarnath, but they are mostly in ruins. There are also temples built by the Maha Bodhi Society and by the Chinese, Burmese, and Tibetan Buddhists. However There are 9 Nav Durga temples, 9 Nav Gauri temples, 11 Kashi Bhairav temples, 12 Aditya Temples, 8 Ashta Vinayak Temples which are very rare and found only in Varanasi and several other temples which are missed out by pilgrims
| Sl no | Nav Durga temples | Nav Gauri temples | Kashi Bhairav | 12 Aditya Temples | Ashta Vinayak Temples |
| 01 | Shailputri Durga | Mukhnirmalika Gauri | Shri Kaal Bhairav | Arunaditya | Ark Vinayak |
| 02 | Brahmacharini Durga | Jyeshtha Gauri | Shri Batuk Bhairav | Drupad Aditya | Durg Vinayak |
| 03 | Chandraghanta Durga | Saubhagya Gauri | Shri Ashta Bhairav | Gangaditya | Chand Vinayak |
| 04 | Kushmanda Durga | Shringar Gauri | Shri Ruru Bhairav | Keshavaditya | Dehli Vinayak |
| 05 | Skandamata Durga | Vishalakshi Gauri | Shri Chand Bhairav | Khakholakaditya | Uddand Vinayak |
| 06 | Katyayani Durga | Lalita Gauri | Shri Asitang Bhairav | Lolarkaditya | Pash Pani Vinayak |
| 07 | Kalratri Durga | Bhavani Gauri | Shri Krodhan Bhairav | Mayukhaditya (inside Maha gauri temple) | Kharva Vinayak |
| 08 | Mahagauri Durga | Mangala Gauri | Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav) | Saambaditya | Siddhi Vinayak |
| 09 | Siddhidatri Durga | Mahalakshmi Gauri | Shri Samhar Bhairav | Uttararkaditya | |
| 10 | Dedicated in Shardiya Navratri | Dedicated in Vasant Navarathri | Unmatt Bhairav | Vimaladitya | |
| 11 | Red indicates could not be marked in Google map | Shri Bheeshan Bhairav (Bhoot Bhairav) | Vriddhaditya | ||
| 12 | Dhandapani Bhairav | Yamaditya |
कहते हैं कि काशी में अगर भैरव के दर्शन न करें तो बाबा विश्वनाथ का दर्शन पूरा नहीं होता (It is said that in Kashi, if one does not have darshan of Bhairav Ji, then Shri Vishwanath Ji darshan is not complete)
Kashi Vishnu Yatra:18 temples Shri Bindu Madhav , Shri Adi Keshav, Shri Narad Keshav, Shri Prahlad Keshav, Shri Yagya Varah, Shri Vidar Narsimha, Shri Gopi Govind, Shri Hayagreeva Keshav, Shri Shwet Madhav, Shri Prayag Madhav,Shri Ganga Keshav, Shri Vaikunth Madhav, Shri Prachand Narsimha, Shri Atyugra Narsimha, Shri Kolahal Narsimha, Shri Vitank Narsimha, Shri Kokavarah, Shri Dharanivarah (Black color not had darshan)
Other Vishnu temples had darshan: UDUPI SHRI KRISHNA MADHWA Temple, Shri Satynarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir, Shree Sanatan Gaudiya Matt, Shri Swami Narayan Mandir, Madhusudan Temple
Char Dham Yatra in Kashi: Badri Narayan Temple, Shri Jagannath Ji Temple Rameshwaram temple & Dwarakadeesh temple.
Other Vishnu temples (19) : Bheeshma Keshav, Bhrigu Keshav, Gopi Govind, Gyan Keshav, Gyan Madhav, Lakshmi Narsimha, Mahabal Narsimha, Nar Narayan, Narad Keshav, Prachand Narsimha, Tamra Varaha, Tribhuwan Keshav, Trivikrama, Vaikunth Madhav, Vaman Keshav, Veer Madhav, Vidar Narsimha, Vitank Narsimha, Yagya Varaha (Dharanivarah (Black color not had darshan)
Ashta Pradhan Vinayak Yatra (8) : Siddhi Vinayak, Trisandhya Vinayak, Asha Vinayak, Kshipra Prasadhan Vinayak, Dhundhiraj Vinayak, Vakratunda Vinayak, Gyan Vinayak, Avimukt Vinayak
Ekadash Vinayak Yatra (11) :-Dhundhiraj Vinayak, Harishchandra Vinayak, Kapardi Vinayak, Bindu Vinayak, Sena Vinayak, Seema Vinayak, Chintamani Vinayak, Maharaj Vinayak (Bada Ganesh),Mitra Vinayak, Kuditaksh Vinayak,Bhagirath Vinayak
Fifty Six Vinayak Temples (56) (to see the details of temples)
Abhay Vinayak, Ark Vinayak, Asha Vinayak, Avi Mukta Vinayak, Bhimchandi Vinayak, Chatur Dant Vinayak, Chintamani Vinayak, Chitra Ghanta Vinayak, Dant Hast Vinayak, Dehli Vinayak, Durg Vinayak, Durmukh Vinayak, Dwar Vinayak, Dwi Mukh Vinayak, Eka Danta Vinayak, Gaja Karna Vinayak, Gaja Vinayak, Gana Nath Vinayak, Gyan Vinayak, Heramba Vinayak, Jyeshta Vinayak, Kaal Vinayak, Kali Priya Vinayak, Kharva Vinayak, Koonitaksh Vinayak, Kooshmanda Vinayak, Koot Dant Vinayak, Kshipra Prasad Vinayak ,Lambodara Vinayak, Mangal Vinayak, Manikarnika Vinayak, Mitra Vinayak, Moda Vinayak, Modak Priya Vinayak, Munda Vinayak,Nagesh Vinayak, Paas Pani Vinayak, Panchasya Vinayak, Pichandil Vinayak, Pramoda Vinayak, Pranav Vinayak, Raj Putra Vinayak, Shal Kant Vinayak, Shrishti Vinayak, Siddhi Vinayak
Other Vinayak temples had darshan: Sri Sri Chintamani Ganesh Temple, Dundi Ganapathi Temple, श्री चिंताहरण गणेश, Sakshi Vinayak Temple, Trisandhya Vinayak Mandir
Shiva Temples of Varanasi :
JYOTIRLINGS (12) ON ALLINDIA BASIS CORRESPONDING TEMPLES IN KASHI
Somnath, Saurashtra Someshwar, Man Mandir Ghat
Mallikarjun, Shri Shailam Tripurantakeshwar, Sigra
Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain Mahakaleshwar, Daranagar
Omkareshwar, near Indore Omkareshwar, beyond Machhodari
Baijnath, Parli (Maharashtra) /Bihar Baijnatheshwar, Kamachha
Bheema Shankar, Nashik-Pune Rd Bheemeshwar, Kashi Karvat Temple
Rameshwar (Tamil Nadu) Ganeshwar(Rameshwar), Manmandir Ghat
Nageshwar (Maharashtra/Dwarka) Nageshwar, Bhonsla Ghat
Visweshwar (Varanasi) Visweshwar (Varanasi),
Triambakeshwar (Nashik) Triambakeshwar, Godowlia
Kedareshwar, Uttarakhand Kedareshwar, Kedar Ghat
Grishneshwar (Ellora,Maharashtra) Grishneshwar, Kamakhya Devi Temple
Main Shiva Temples : Atma Veereshwar , Dharmeshwar, Gabhasteeshwar, Kedareshwar, Krithi Vaseshwar (Krithi Vaseshwar) ,Mrityunjay Mahadev, Omkareshwar, Visweshwar (Vishwanath), Vridha Kalelshwar
Other Shiva temples had darshan : Shri Kedareshwar Temple, Birla Mandir, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dharmeswar Mahadev, Sri Tilbhandeshwar Mahadeva Temple, Baba Trilingeshwar Mahadev Temple, Srinivasheshwar Mahadev Temple, Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple, Shukreswar Mahadev Mandir,Nepali Temple , Atmaveereshwar Mahadev Temple,, Bruhaaspathiswar Mahadev Temple, TRILOCHAN MAHADEV TEMPLE, Nageswar Temple, Kameshwar Mahadev.Assi Sangameshwar Temple
Other Shiva Temples (141) (see details of temples – excellent work by Smt Lalita)
Other Shiva Temples (A-D)
Aadi Mahadev , Aadi Varaheshwar, Aapa Stambeshwar, Agasthyeshwar, Agneeshwar, Agni Dhruveshwar, Amareshwar, Amriteshwar, Angeerayeshwar, Ashadeshwar, Aswani Kumareshwar, Avadhooteshwar, Avi Mukteshwar, Balmikeshwar, Bhadreshwar, Bhagirateshwar, Bharabhooteshwar, Bheemeshwar, Bhoor Bhuva Suva Ling, Bhooteshwar, Brahmeshwar, Brihaspateeshwar, Budheshwar, Chakreshwar (Yantreshwar), Chandeeshwar, Chandreshwar, Chatur Mukheshwar, Chitrangadeshwar, Daksheshwar, Dandapani, Dasaswamedheshwar, Dhanvantareshwar, Dhruveshwar, Divodaseshwar, Dwareshwar
Other Shiva Temples (E-K)
Eeshaneshwar, Ganeshwar (Rameshwar), Gangeshwar, Garudeshwar, Gautameshwar, Gopreksheshwar, Gyaneshwar, Hareshwar, Harikesheshwar, Harishchandreshwar, Hasti Paleshwar, Hatkeshwar, Hiranya Garbheshwar, Jambukeshwar, Janakeshwar, Jarasandheshwar, Jateeshwar (Pataleshwar), Jaygeeshyeshwar, Jwara Hareshwar, Jyeshteshwar, Jyoti Rupeshwar, Kacheshwar, Kaholeshwar, Kaleshwar, Kameshwar, Kandukeshwar, Kapardeeshwar, Kardhameshwar, Karkotak Nageshwar, Karuneshwar, Karvireshwar,Kashyapeshwar, Kirateshwar, Kooshmandeshwar, Koteeshwar (Koti Ling), Krishneshwar, Kshemeshwar, Kubereshwar, Kukkuteshwar
Other Shiva Temples (L-R)
Langlishwar, Madalaseshwar, Madhyameshwar, Maha Siddheshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Mahalakshmeeshwar, Malteeshwar, Mangaleshwar, Markandeyshwar, Moksha Dwareshwar, Muchkundeshwar, Nageshwar, Nakshatreshwar, Nal Koopeshwar, Narmadeshwar, Neelkantheshwar, Nikumbeshwar, Panch Gangeshwar, Panch Krosha Temple, Panchaksheshwar, Parvateeshwar, Parvateshwar, Pasupateshwar, Pawaneshwar,Pingaleshwar, Pita Maheshwar, Pitreshwar, Prahladeshwar, Prayageshwar, Pulaheshwar, Ratneshwar, Rudreshwar
Other Shiva Temples (S-Y)
Sahasraksheshwar, Samudreshwar, Satishwar, Shaileshwar, Shaneeshwar, Shatkaleshwar,Shool Tankeshwar, Shruteeshwar, Shukreshwar, Siddhi Ashtakeshwar, Someshwar, Sookshmeshwar, Swarg Dwareshwar, Swarleeneshwar, Til Parneshwar, Triambakeshwar, Trilochan, Tripurantakeshwar, Trisandhyeshwar, Up Shanteshwar, Vamadeveshwar, Varuna Sangameshwar, Varuneshwar, Vashishteshwar, Vasukeeshwar, Vedeshwar, Vibhandeshwar, Vidhyeshwar, Vimaleshwar, Vishalaksheeshwar, Vishwakarmeshwar, Vrisheshwar, Vyagreshwar, Vyaseshwar, Yagya Valkeshwar
Other Devi Temples : Bandi Devi, Chamunda Devi , Chandi Devi, Charma Munda Devi, Chitra Ghanta Devi, Hayakanti Devi Kamakhya Devi (Kamakshi), Mani Karnika Devi, Sankata Devi, Siddha Lakshmi Devi, Tri Lokya Sundary, Tripura Bhairavi , Varahi Devi, Vindhya Devi, Vishwa Bhuja Gauri
Devi temples had darshan : Sheetla Mata Mandir, Kaudi Mata Temple (Gavalamma Temple), Varahidevi Temple, Sankahtha Mata Mandir ,Shree Maa Lakshmi Ji Ka Mandir, Shri Kamakhya Devi Mandir, Chandra Ghanta Devi Temple, Sri Tripura Bhairavi Mandir,
Hanuman Temples: Shri Prachin Sankat Haran Hanuman Temple ,Sankatmochan Temple, Bade Hanuman Ji Ka Mandir, Meerghat,
Varanasi Ghats : More than 100. Some of them :
Adi Keshava Ghat , Ahilya Ghat, Ahilyabai Gha, Assi Ghat, Badri Nayarana Ghat, Bajirao Ghat, Bauli /Umaraogiri / Amroha Ghat, Bhadaini Ghat, Bhonsale Ghat, Brahma Ghat, Bundi Parakota Ghat, Chaowki Ghat ,Chausatthi Ghat, , Cheta Singh Ghat, Dandi Ghat, Darabhanga Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat,, Digpatia Ghat, Durga Ghat, Gaay Ghat, Ganga Mahal Ghat (I), Ganga Mahal Ghat (II),Genesha Ghat, Gola Ghat, Gularia Ghat, Hanuman Ghat, Hanumanagardhi Ghat, Harish Chandra Ghat, Jain Ghat, Jalasayi Ghat, Janaki Ghat, Jatara Ghat, Karnataka State Ghat, Kedar Ghat, Khirkia Ghat, Khori Ghat, Lala Ghat, Lali Ghat, Lalita Ghat, Mahanirvani Ghat, Mana Mandira Ghat, Manasarovara Ghat, Mangala Gauri Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Mata Anandamai Ghat, Meer Ghat, Mehta Ghat, Munshi Ghat, Nandesavara Ghat, Narada Ghat, Naya Ghat, Naya Ghat, Nepali Ghat, Niranjani Ghat, Nishad Ghat, Old Hanumanana Ghat, Pancaganga Ghat, Panchkota Pandey Ghat, Phuta Ghat, Prabhu Ghat, Prahalada Ghat, Prayaga Ghat, Raj Ghat built by Peshwa Amrutrao Raja Ghat / Lord Duffrin bridge / Malaviya Bridge, Raja Gwalior Ghat, Rajendra Prasad Ghat, Ram Ghat, Rana Mahala Ghat, Rewan Ghat,Sakka Ghat, Sankatha Ghat, Sarvesvara Ghat, Scindia Ghat, Shitala Ghat, Shivala Ghat, Sitala Ghat, Somesvara Ghat, Telianala Ghat, Trilochana Ghat,Tripura Bhairavi Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Vaccharaja Ghat, Venimadhava Ghat,Vijayanagaram Ghat,
Varanasi has the unique distinction of having 9 temples for Goddess Durga’s 9 nine forms : Shailputri Durga, Brahmacharini Durga, Chandraghanta Durga, Kushmanda Durga, Skandmata Durga, Katyayani Durga, Kalratri Durga, Mahagauri Durga, Siddhidatri Durga. Probably only city in India to have such distinction. One must have darshan of these temples apart from the famous ones like Lord Viswanatha, Visalakshi, Annapoorni devi, Kal Bhairav etc.
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3.0 Satsang at Varanasi
I had the oppurtunity to attend the Satsang by Bramhasri Nochur Acharya between October 12-19th 2019, at Kovilur Mutt Grounds opposite Udipi Krishna temple, next to Assi Ghat. In this period, I could visit some of the rare Varanasi temples – darshan details & program given in this blog.
4.0 Map of Varanasi Temples
I had marked the temples of Varanasi in Google map and van be viewed: Varanasi Temples & Ghats For all Varanasi Temples locations, an interactive Google Map embedded in the post is given below:
I had planned the entire trip on Google Map. However it could not be executed due to a) The roads were very narrow and even auto could not go in some roads b) All traffic was stopped after 9 am in major areas and so had to walk for most of the temples. However Google Map could be used to locate the temple. The auto driver was very helpful. I have given below the plan executed by me. with time constraint – attending Satsang as well temple visit. However the temples could be planned and visited better. I missed darshan of several temples and they also could be covered in one week.
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5.0 Executed Plan for Darshan
| 12-10-2019 PM Hotel Broadway by auto (3 ghats 3 temples) Auto driver : Rahul Gupta 9696933504 |
| Prachin Hanuman Ghat, Near, Shivala Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 |
| Maharaja Harishchandra Ghat, Ghats of varanasi, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Kedar ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; Kedar Eswarar & Gowri Temple |
| Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara, Hanumaan Ghat, Shivala, Shivala Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002; Hanumanji , Rameshwaram Temple |
| Anandh Bhairav Or Ruru Bhairav, B4/19, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| New Hotel Broadway |
| 13-10-2019 0430 Hrs |
| Kedar Ghat bath , Kedar eswarar, Gowri – abhishek with ganga water and bilwa patra 0430 Hrs |
| Shri Kedareshwar Temple, Kedar ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Sri Sri Chintamani Ganesh Temple, B7/208,Near, Road, Sonarpura Road, Kedar ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0530 Hrs |
| Hotel Broadway |
| 13-10-2019 Auto from Udupi temple (nearby) (12 temples) 9 kms 40 min (Total 12 kms 3 hrs) 0900 Hrs |
| UDUPI SHRI KRISHNA MADHWA Temple, Dumraon Colony, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 |
| Shri Jagannath Ji Temple, Ravindrapuri Rd, Assi Road, Near Assi Ghat, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 0900 Hrs |
| Shri Prachin Sankat Haran Hanuman Temple, Pachkoshi Rd, Pachkoshi,Hanuman Mandir, Rachkoshi, Dumraon Colony, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 0920 Hrs |
| Birla Mandir, Banaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 0940 Hrs |
| Shri Satynarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir, Sankat Mochan Rd, Durgakund Rd, Near Jalan, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 1015 Hrs |
| Sheetla Mata Mandir, सरायनंदन खोजवाॅ, Sarai Nandan, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 1030 Hrs |
| Prachin Shri Durg Vinayak Ganesh Mandir, B27/1, 1, Durgakund Rd, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Durgakund, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 1035 Hrs |
| Shri Durga Temple, 27, Durgakund Rd, Durgakund, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005; (Kooshmanda Devi Durga Temple 1035 Hrs |
| Sankatmochan Temple, Sankat Mochan Rd, Padampuri Colony, Durgakund, Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 1055 Hrs |
| Kaudi Mata Temple (Gavalamma Temple) Sankat Mochan Rd, Durgakund, Opposite Karpatri, Durgakund, Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 ; 1135 Hrs |
| Lolark Kund, Sri Lolarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Assi ghat, Bhadyni, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 |
| LOLARK ADITYA MANDIR, B2/31, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Amarnath Temple |
| Ark Vinayak Temple, Ghats of varanasi, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 |
| Udupi mutt |
| 14-10-2019 Shree Annapurna Mandir by auto and then walk (5 Temples) 0845 Hrs |
| Dundi Ganapathi Temple, dundi raju galli,, Varanasi, Uttar Prades 0900 Hrs |
| Shree Annapurna Mandir, Annapurna Math Mandir D 9, 1, Vishwanath Galli, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Shri Vishalakshi Mata Shaktipeeth Temple, Kashi, Sri Kasi Vishalakshi Devi Temple, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 22100 |
| Dharmeswar Mahadev, Near Vishalakshi Temple, D3/96, Vishwanath Galli, Meer Ghat, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| 15-10-2019 Auto upto Bindu Madhav ,Walk; auto from Shailaputri 0600 Hrs |
| Sri Tilbhandeshwar Mahadeva Temple, Malti Bagh, Tilbhandeshwer, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (one of the oldest temples in Varanasi) |
| Vimala Aditya, Jangambari, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; Hari Keshav 6.50 am |
| Sansthan Bindumadhav Devsthan, K 22/33, Maidagir Road, Town Hall, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; – (Also 108 Shivlingas in the temple) 7.35 am |
| Shree Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Panch Ganga Ghat, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 7.45 am |
| Prachin Laxmipati Sri Vishnu Mandir, Near Laxmikund Pokhora, Luxa, Sidhgiribagh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 could not visit |
| Baba Trilingeshwar Mahadev Temple, D 5/17, God Walia, Near Golden Temple, Dashaswmedh,, D 5/17, Tripura Bhairwi Rd, God Walia, Near Golden Temple, Dashaswmedh, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, U. P. 22100 7.50 am |
| Maha Gauri Mandir, D10/11, Vishwanath Gali, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Maa Mangala Gauri Mandir) |
| Dhandapani Bhairav Temple 11, 23, Vishwanath Gali, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Dhandapani Bhairav) |
| Baba Kaal Bhairav, Pandeypur Rd, Golghar, Naibasti, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002 |
| Samba Aditya Temple, D51/52, Maulvibagh, Sidhgiribagh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0910 Hrs |
| भूत भैरो मंदिर ,Nakhash Rd, Bulanala, Varanasi, U.P. 221001 0930 Hrs |
| Vyagreshwar Mahadev Temple, Nakhash Rd, Bulanala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Srinivasheshwar Mahadev Temple, Nakhash Rd, Bulanala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple, K52, 39, Daranagar, Visheshwarganj, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Houses Shri Asitang Bhairav & Vridha Kaleshwar & Nageshwar Jyothirling) 0955 Hrs |
| Bagheswari devi Skandh Mata Mandir, Jaitpura Varanasi, J 7/2,, Digiya Rd, Kachi Bagh, Jaitpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 1040 Hrs |
| Shailputri Durga Temple, Shailputri varanasi, Jalalipura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Shaileswar) 1145 Hrs |
| Lat Bhairav Temple, Jalalipura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Kapal Bhairav) 1220 Hrs |
| Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple, Rajghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; Also Hari Keshav Aditya, Gyan Keshav, Gnaneswar, & Chinta Haran Ganesh temples 1250 Hrs |
| KESHAVADITYA MANDIR, Unnamed Road, Rajghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| श्री चिंताहरण गणेश, Unnamed Road, Rajghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Hotel New Broadway |
| 16-10-2019 From Hotel New Broadway Auto 0400 Hrs |
| Hotel to Kedar Ghat bath , Kedar eswarar, Gowri temple & Back to hotel |
| 16-10-2019 From Hotel New Broadway Auto & walk 0630 Hrs |
| Shukreswar Mahadev Mandir, D 8/30, Kalika Galli, Varanasi (location approx.) 0650 Hrs |
| Kalaratri Durga Temple, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, U. P. 221001 0655 Hrs |
| Sri Tripura Bhairavi Mandir, Tripura Bhairwi Rd, Vishwanath Galli, Dashaswmedha Gali, Dashaswmedha, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0700 Hrs |
| Varahidevi Temple, D 5/17, God Walia, Near Golden Temple, Dashaswmedh Bhairwi Rd, God Walia, Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0705 Hrs |
| Bade Hanuman Ji Ka Mandir, Meerghat , Near, Sri Kasi Vishalakshi Devi Temple, Vishwanath Galli, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, U.P. 221001 0735 Hrs |
| Vruddha Aditya Temple, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, U. P. 22100 0750 Hrs |
| Shri Vishalakshi Mata Shaktipeeth Temple, Kashi, Sri Kasi Vishalakshi Devi Temple, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 22100 0755 hrs |
| Sakshi Vinayak Temple, Vishwanath Galli, Near Mankameshwar Mandir, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Lalita Gauri Mandir, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 2210019 (Viswanath temple area fully dug up -was very difficult to go to this temple and 2 temples below- path was steep and slippery) 0825 hrs |
| Nepali Temple , near Lalita Ghat, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Pasupathinath Temple) 0830 Hrs |
| Ganga Aditya Temple, Ghats of varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0835 hrs |
| Trisandhya Vinayak Mandir,D 5/17, God Walia, Near Golden Temple, Dashaswmedh,, D 5/17, Tripura Bhairwi Rd, God Walia, Near Golden Temple, Dashaswmedh, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, |
| Manikarnika Ghat, Near Rajendra Prasad Ghat, Garawasi, Jugul Tola, Ghats of varanasi, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Siddhi Vinayak Temple, CK 21/20, Shitala Gali, Thatheri Bazar, Govindpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0920 Hrs |
| Anandh Bhairav Or Ruru Bhairav, B4/19, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0925 Hrs |
| Atmaveereshwar Mahadev Temple, Scindia Ghat,, Garwasitola, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; (Katyayani Durga Temple located in the premises of this temple) Swami Vivekananda’s mother prayed here for a child – so gave Atmaveereshwar as a first name to Narendran 0935 Hrs |
| Bruhaaspathiswar Mahadev Temple (location approximate) |
| Sankahtha Mata Mandir , CK 21/20, Shitala Gali, Garwasitola, Govindpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 1000 Hrs |
| Yama Aditya Temple, Sankatha Ghat, Garwasitola, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 1010 Hrs |
| Vashishteswar & Vamadeveswar Temple (location approximate) |
| Adi Vindhyavasini & Achanak Mata Ji Mandir (location approximate) |
| Mata Siddheshwari Temple, Siddheswari Gali, Garwasitola, Govindpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Siddhidatri temple) 1025 Hrs |
| विंध्यवासिनी देवी मंदिर, 130, behind Sankatha Mandhir, Garwasitola, Govindpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Vindhya Vasini & Achanak Mata temple) 1035 hrs |
| Mangla Gauri Temple, K24/66, Ram Ghat Rd, Golghar, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; Lord Gabhastheeswarar & Mayuka Aditya temple inside; near Panchaganga ghat 1055 hrs |
| Maa Brahmacharini Devi Durga Mandir,Panchganga Ghat, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 1105 hrs |
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| 17-10-2019 0400 Hrs Auto from Hotel – back to Hotel |
| Hotel to Kedar Ghat bath , Kedar eswarar, Gowri temple & Back to hotel |
| 17-10-2019 Auto from Udupi Mutt – back to Udupi 0830 Hrs |
| Sri Dwarikadish Mandir , Sunderpur Khojwan Rd, Sankuldhara, Khojwan, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005 0840 Hrs |
| Shree Maa Lakshmi Ji Ka Mandir, Near Sankuldhara Phokhara, Sankuldhara, Khojwan, Sankuldhara, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 0852 hrs |
| Shri Kamakhya Devi Mandir, Rathyatra Kamachha Rd, Near Batuk Bhairav Mandir, Kamchchha, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 22100; Shri Krodhan Bhairav Temple is next to Kamakya Devi in this temple; Also Drishneshwar Jyothir ling is here. 0902 hrs |
| Shri Batuk Bhairav Mandir, Rathyatra Kamachha Rd, Near Kashirag Apartment, Gurubagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010 0924 hrs |
| Shree Sanatan Gaudiya Matt, Bhelupur Rd, Near LIC Office, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0930 Hrs |
| Kedar Ghat , Kedar Easwar & Gowri Temple |
| Udupi Mutt |
| 18-10-2019 0400 Hrs Auto from Hotel New Broadway and back |
| Hotel to Kedar Ghat bath , Kedar eswarar, Gowri temple & Back to hotel |
| 18-10-2019 0630 Hrs Auto from Hotel New Broadway upto Viswanath Temple |
| Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0700 Hrs |
| Chandra Ghanta Devi temple, Thatheri Bazar, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0733 hrs |
| Shri Swami Narayan Mandir, A1/1 Machodari Road, Gai Ghat Rd, Near Overhead Tank, Machodari, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0740 Hrs |
| TRILOCHAN MAHADEV TEMPLE, Unnamed Road, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; Arun Aditya Is here 0800 Hrs |
| Madhusudan Temple , A2/29, Kameshwar Mahadev, Gai Ghat Rd, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 0815 hrs |
| Badri Narayana Ghat, k-30/67, Ghasi Tola, Ghats of varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; Badri Narayan Mandir nearby located at House No. A-1-72 Badri Narayan Ghat 0825 Hrs |
| Nageshwar Mahadev Jyothirling temple, 130, behind Sankatha Mandhir, Garwasitola, Govindpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 Nageswar Temple, A2/34, Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001( opposite to Badri Narayan Mandir); 0830 hrs |
| sanghar Bhairo temple, Unnamed Road, Ghasi Tola, Domari, Uttar Pradesh 221001 (Samhar Bhairav) 0835 hrs |
| Kameshwar Mahadev + Kakhol Aditya Temple,, A2/9, Rabindranath Tagore Road, Opp. Birla Hospital, Machodari, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001; also Khakola Aditya inside 0910hrs |
| KHAKOLA ADITYA MANDIR, A1/10 Patan Darvaja Varanasi, near Bidla Hospital, Machodari, Kotwali, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Assi Sangameshwar Temple, b1, 178, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001 |
| Hotel New Broadway |
6.0 Ashta Vinayak Temples
According to a legend mentioned in Kashi Khand when during Padma Kalp there was a severe drought all across the world, then all creatures were severely afflicted by it. So, Lord Brahma was worried as it was difficult for him to see his creation being on the verge of destruction. After a long search for a solution, Lord Brahma saw King Ripunjay who was dedicatedly engrossed in the penance. Being pleased by him, Lord Brahma renamed him to King Divodas and requested him to take the world under his throne and save the humanity. King agreed with this but he had one condition that he wanted to rule peacefully without intervention, so that he could reform the dharma without any disturbance. Therefore, he wished that all Gods and Godly entities should remain in the heaven only and should not return to land. Lord Brahma also kept a condition that King should be an excellent administrator and that every person staying in his kingdom or visiting his kingdom should be treated well with proper religious pursuits. King agreed. On the command of Brahma, all Gods left to the heaven. But, it was not easy for Lord Brahma to ask Lord Shiva to leave Kashi and go to heaven as Kashi is believed to be one of the favourite places of Lord Shiva. So, when Lord Shiva appeared in front of Madaranchal being pleased with his prayers and Mandaranchal asked Lord Shiva to reside upon him along with Goddess Parvati and his family as a boon, finding right time to aware Lord Shiva about King Divodas’ condition, Lord Brahma told how King Divodas can save humanity and about King’s condition that all gods should leave to heaven. As Lord Shiva could not deny the request of Lord Brahma, so he also left to Mandaranchal from Kashi. As per his condition, King Divodas took the throne and worked vigorously to bring order in the decaying world. With the favours obtained from Lord Brahma, king established a rule so flawless that was never seen before. Under his regime, his subjects prospered and justice flourished.
As time passed, Lord Shiva desired to again come back to his own city Kashi. But due to Brahma’s boon to Divodasa, he was unable to set feet in Kashi. Soon Lord Shiva came to know that other gods too are unable to stay in Kashi. Not happy with this kind of attitude of the Divodas, Lord Shiva decided first to cast some dents into the flawlessness of Divodas’ rule in order to reduce his powers and then to end his regime. For this purpose Lord Shiva sent Yoginis and various gods to Kashi. But when Suryadev and Yoginis were failed to find out the loop holes in the kingdom of Raja Divodas, sent by Lord Shiva. Then as per the orders of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha left Mandarachal and came to Kashi. In Varanasi, Lord Ganesha spread his Maya Jaal, and controlled the people. He also controlled King and Queen. Later Lord Ganesha assumed himself as successful in his mission and established himself in Varanasi in fifty six forms (Chappan – 56 Vinayak). In Kashi, a visit to all these Vinayakas is considered very fruitful and sacred.
Out of the above fifty six Vinayaks, some are full fledged/stand alone temples while many are housed in the premises of other temples. A few of the Vinayaks are idols fixed in the wall or by the side of the road or inthe steps of River Ghat. But local people worship these deities with all religious fervour.
There are many religious groups in Kashi which help to undertake YATRA (Religious Pilgrimage) of the fifty six places of worship of Vinayak popularly known as Chhappan Vinayak Yatra. (Chhappan in Hindi means fifty six). The yatra may take two-three days.
From fifty six forms (Chappan Vinayak) of Lord Ganesha, eight forms have been included in Ashta Vinayak Yatra. According to the beliefs, devotees can get rid of all their hurdles if they go on Ashta Vinayak Yatra and they can achieve prosperity and knowledge. The following forms of Vinayak are included in this yatra:- Ark Vinayak , Durg Vinayak, Chand Vinayak, Dehli Vinayak, Uddand Vinayak, Pash Pani Vinayak, Kharv Vinayak, Siddhi Vinayak.
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6.1 Ark Vinayak Temple
Ark Vinayak Temple is located near Lolark Kund, Tulsi Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. According to the beliefs, devotees can get rid of all their hurdles if they go on Ashta Vinayak Yatra and they can achieve prosperity and knowledge. The following forms of Vinayak are included in this yatra:- Ark Vinayak, Durg Vinayak, Chand Vinayak, Dehli Vinayak,Uddand Vinayak, Pash Pani Vinayak, Kharv Vinayak, Siddhi Vinayak.
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As per legend described in Kashi Khand, Ark Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha established in Kashi has been included in Ashta Vinayaka Yatra which is located at the confluence of River Ganga and Asi . According to the beliefs, devotees can attain prosperity, good results and peace by worshipping Ark Vinayak. It is also believed that by worshipping Ark Vinayak, all obstacles of devotees are removed and they are protected from all kinds of troubles. On the occasion of Guru Purnima , worshipping Ark Vinayak is of utmost importance. The temple is very small but Ganesha Idol is quite big.
Worshipping here on Sundays holds special importance. The temple is open all time during the day.
6.2 Prachin Shri Durg Vinayak Ganesh Mandir
Prachin Shri Durg Vinayak Ganesh Mandir is located behind Durgakund, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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According to the beliefs, devotees can get rid of all their hurdles if they go on Ashta Vinayak Yatra and they can achieve prosperity and knowledge. The following forms of Vinayak are included in this yatra:- Ark Vinayak, Durg Vinayak, Chand Vinayak, Dehli Vinayak,Uddand Vinayak, Pash Pani Vinayak, Kharv Vinayak, Siddhi Vinayak
As per legend mentioned in Kashi Khand, the Durg Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Vinayak Yatra. As per beliefs, devotees can get rid of from their distress by worshipping Durg Vinayak, simultaneously they can enhance their prestige.
The occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls in the month of January, is celebrated in the temple with gaiety and fervor. During this occasion grand Shringar of Durg Vinayak is done and a large mass of pilgrims reach the temple to participate in this grand festivity. Apart from this, on the occasion of Chaturthi of every month, large number of devotees come to the temple for the darshan of Lord Vinayak. Devotees believe that by worshipping Durg Vinayak during or before any job/project, they can attain success in that venture.
Durg Vinayak is a stand alone temple with twoentrances and is open for worship from 04.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Mangala Aarti is held at 05.00 a.m., Bhog at 12.00 Noon, Sandhya Aarti at 07.00 p.m. and Shayan Aarti at 10.00 p.m. These aarties are attended by large number of devotees.
As per beliefs, devotees can get rid of from their distress by worshipping Durg Vinayak, simultaneously they can enhance their prestige.Staunch devotees believe that worshipping Durg Vinayak during orbefore any job/project, will certainly give success in that venture. Shri Santosh Mishra is one of thePoojaries of the temple and he can be contacted on his Cell no. (0)9616585856 for performing any special pooja.
6.3 Chand Vinayak Temple
Exact location could not be marked on the google map.. According to the beliefs, devotees can get rid of all their hurdles if they go on Ashta Vinayak Yatra and they can achieve prosperity and knowledge. The following forms of Vinayak are included in this yatra:- Ark Vinayak, Durg Vinayak, Chand Vinayak, Dehli Vinayak,Uddand Vinayak, Pash Pani Vinayak, Kharv Vinayak, Siddhi Vinayak
Based on a legend mentioned in Kashi Khand, the Chand Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Vinayak Yatra. This form of Lord Ganesha is located in the south-west portion of Bhimchandi area. According to the beliefs, merely by darshan of Chand Vinayaka biggest fears of the devotees are removed. It is believed that if devotees worships Lord Ganesha and Goddess Chandi together then they are blessed with success and happiness.
Temple remains open for worship throughout the day.
6.4 Dehli Vinayak Temple
Dehli Vinayak is located in Bhatauli village, 20 kms from Varanasi, which is the second halt between Bhimchandi and Rameshwaram temple in the Panchkroshi Parikrama route.
Based on a legend described in Kashi Khand, the Dehli Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Vinayak Yatra. This form of Lord Ganesha is located on the western boundary of Kashi. As per beliefs, Dehli Vinayak removes all the distress from the lives of their devotees. According to beliefs, by worshipping Dehli Vinayak, devotees can get rid of all their obstacles. The temple remains open for worship throughout the day
6.5 Uddand Vinayak Temple
Uddand Vinayak is located in Bhuili village which is 20 kms from heart of Varanasi & about 1 km from Rameshwaram Temple which is the second halt between Bhimchandi and Rameshwaram temple in the Panchkroshi Parikrama route.
Based on a legend mentioned in Kashi Khand, the Uddand Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Vinayak Yatra. This form of Lord Ganesha is located in the North-Western direction of Kashi, before 1 KM of Rameshwar temple. It is believed that by worshipping Uddand Vinayak, devotees get rid of obstacles of their lives.
Temple remains open for the worship throughout the day
6.6 Pashupani Vinayak Mandir
Pashupani Vinayak Mandir is located at Sadar Bazar, Varanasi cantonment, Uttar Pradesh
According to the beliefs, devotees can get rid of all their hurdles if they go on Ashta Vinayak Yatra and they can achieve prosperity and knowledge. The following forms of Vinayak are included in this yatra:- Ark Vinayak, Durg Vinayak, Chand Vinayak, Dehli Vinayak,Uddand Vinayak, Pash Pani Vinayak, Kharv Vinayak, Siddhi Vinayak.
As per legend, based on a story mentioned in Kashi Khand, the Pash Pani Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Vinayak Yatra. This form of Lord Ganesha is located in the Northern direction of Kashi. As the name defines, in the idol Lord Vinayak is holding a lock in his hand. It is believed that by worshipping in this temple devotees can get rid of all kinds of difficulties and achieve happiness throughout their lives.
Temple remains open for worship throughout the day.
Must have darshan of all Ashta Vinayak Mandirs.
6.7 Kharva Vinayak Temple
Kharva Vinayak temple is located at Rajghat mound in a house beside Basanta College, almost near the Adi Keshav Temple.
According to a legend described in Kashi Khand, the Kharva Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Vinayak Yatra. Lord Kharva Vinayak is positioned in the North-Eastern corner of the temple. According to the beliefs, by worshipping Kharva Vinayak, the difficulties of devotees are reduced and they can get rid of all the difficulties. The place of worship remains open throughout the day. Aarties are held twice a day at 07.30 a.m. and 07.00 p.m
Must have darshan of all Ashta Vinayak Mandirs.
6.8 Siddhi Vinayak Temple
Siddhi Vinayak Temple is located near Manikarnika kund Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. According to the beliefs, devotees can get rid of all their hurdles if they go on Ashta Vinayak Yatra and they can achieve prosperity and knowledge. The following forms of Vinayak are included in this yatra:- Ark Vinayak, Durg Vinayak, Chand Vinayak, Dehli Vinayak,Uddand Vinayak, Pash Pani Vinayak, Kharv Vinayak, Siddhi Vinayak.
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As per legend in Kashi Khand, the Siddhi Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Vinayak Yatra. The idol of Shree Siddhi Vinayak is considered to be self manifested (Swayambhu) and is approximately 3.5 feet high and 3 feet wide, with the trunk on the left. The orange glaring figure has three eyes and dressed in red attire. It is believed that by worshipping Siddhi Vinayak devotees can attain Siddhi.
The place of worship remains open throughout the day day. Must have darshan of all Ashta Vinayak Mandirs
7.0 Other Ganesa Temples had darshan
7.1 Sri Sri Chintamani Ganesh Temple
Shri Chintamani Ganesh Temple is located near Kedar ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. By worshipping Chintamani Vinayak, the devotees will attain whatever good things they desire.
Here the Deity of Ganesh is Swayambhu (self manifested) and it is one of the 56 Vinayaka temples of Varanasi.. It is believed that Chintamani Ganesh overcomes the concern even of Shri Kashi Vishwanath. This is the only temple where Ganesh ji resides with the family.
Ganesha is with his consorts, Riddhi-Siddhi. There is also the Deity of Ashtabhuja also. The most important point is that this temple and the idol of Ganesha are Dakshina Mukhi (south facing) and . In such a situation, the importance of these Ganesh ji increases much more.
It is believed that when someone is afflicted by sorrow, daridra, surrounded by worries, then worshiping these Ganesh ji for 40
days continuously removes all his worries. All troubles are removed. Yash,Kirti, Wealth is attained. For worshiping Ganesha, one should worship with Durva Grass, Paddy Lava and Besan Laddu. Worshiping Durva Grass makes a person rich. By offering lava, there is an increase in fame.
Praying to Ganesh ji helps in in education & learning. of children. If the parents of those children who do not have interest reading, offer their lava for 40 days and meditate, then their vow is fulfilled. At the same time, all kinds of aspirations are fulfilled by offering laddus. Also coconut should be offered for 40 days on the completion of honorary rituals from worship.
The place of worship is open practically throughout the day.
7.2 Dundi Ganapathi Temple
Dundi Ganapathi Temple is located at dundi raju galli,, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.Dundi Raj Ganesh Mandir lies just a few minutes away from the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple
As per legend , in Kashi Khand, Dhundhiraj Vinayak form of Shri Ganesha is the part of Ashta Pradhan Vinayak Yatra. According to story mentioned in Ashta Pradhan Yatra, when Lord Ganesha succeeded in finding the deficiency in the rule of King Divodas, he settled down in Varanasi in the form of fifty six idols (Chhapan Vinayak). Thereafter, Lord Vishnu dethroned King Divodas as per the vow. Lord Vishwanath arrived Kashi from Mandarachal along with all the Gods. As soon as Lord Vishweshwar stepped in Kashi he firstly worshipped and praised the Gadnayak (Lord Ganesha) and chanted the hymns of Dhundhiraj and proclaimed that at this place Lord Ganesha will be known as Dhundhiraj and pilgrims who will offer prayers to Dhundhiraj prior to the Lord Vishweshwar will be graced by the blessings of Lord Vishweshwar. It is believed that reverents who regularly offer prayers to Dhundhiraj . .Vinayak get rid of all the sins and attains salvation.
Devotees can worship at temple throughout the day.
7.3 Chintaharan Ganesh Temple
Chintaharan Ganesh mandir is located at Rajghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. As the name itself suggests, Sri Chintha haran Ganesh gives relief for all our worries, tension etc.
Ganesha is considered the master of intellect and wisdom. He is depicted as a big-bellied, yellow or red god with four arms and the head of a one- tusked elephant, riding on, or attended to by, a mouse. He is frequently represented sitting down, with one leg raised in the air and bent over the other. His Consorts are : Riddhi (knowledge), Siddhi (perfection).
Ganesha is the remover of obstacles , the patron of arts and sciences; and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions .
Chinta haran Ganesh Mandir in Varanasi is an ancient temple and one must have darshan.
7.4 Sakshi Vinayak Temple
Sakshi Vinayak Temple is located in Vishwanath Galli, Near Mankameshwar Mandir, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh .Sakshi Vinayaka or the “witness-bearing Lord Ganesha or Vinayaka”.is also Close to Annapurna Temple
Though the idol of Lord Ganesh on the plinth is grand but strictly in architectural terms, it cannot be termed as temple. On the road between these two temples is a red glaring figure of Lord Ganesh, with silver hands, trunk, feet, ears, and poll, squatting down on the floor, which is raised a little above the pathway.
Pilgrims, on completing the journey of the Panchkosi road (Panchkosi Parikarama), must pay a visit to this shrine, in order that the fact of their pilgrimage may be verified. Panchkosi Parikrama is the 10 miles circumambulation of the temples in Kashi. Should they neglect to do this, all their pilgrimage would be without merit or profit. The temple is in a square and was erected by a Maratha Peshwa in 18th century.
7.5 Trisandhya Vinayak Mandir
Trisandhya Vinayak Mandir is located at God Walia, , Dashaswmedh, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Varanasi is credited with more than 63000 temples and many of them destroyed by the Moghul invaders and Aurangazeb. There are a large number of Vinayak temples as well in Varanasi. Trisandhya Vinayak Mandir is one such temple reclaimed . It is available for darshan all dat and devotees can view Lord through the grills.
8.0 Hanuman Temples in Varanasi
8.1 Shri Prachin Sankat Haran Hanuman Temple
Shri Prachin Sankat Haran Hanuman Temple,is located at Pachkoshi, , Dumraon Colony, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. near Assi ghat. Devotees normally visit the famous Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Varanasi situated on the banks of the Assi river. But very few know about the ancient Shri Prachin Sankat Haran Hanuman Temple. Nearby, there is a Shri Jagannath Ji Temple which is also very ancient.
“Sankat Mochan” meaning the “reliever from troubles” The temple is very small – but murthy is very powerful. Must have darshan.Sankatmochan Temple, Sankat Mochan Rd, Padampuri Colony, Durgakund, Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010;
Devotees normally visit the famous Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Varanasi situated on the banks of the Assi river. But very few know about the ancient Shri Prachin Sankat Haran Hanuman Temple. Nearby, there is a Shri Jagannath Ji Temple which is also very ancient.
“Sankat Mochan” meaning the “reliever from troubles” The temple is very small – but murthy is very powerful. Must have darshan.
8.2 Sankatmochan Temple
Sankatmochan Temple is located at Durgakund, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named “Sankat Mochan” meaning the “reliever from troubles”.
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The temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet “besan ke ladoo”, which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Rama, whom he worshipped with steadfast and selfless devotion.
It is believed that the temple has been built on the very spot where Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman. Sankat Mochan Temple was founded by Tulsidas who was the author of the Ramacharitamanasa, which is the greatest version of lord Ram story written in Avadhi
Every Tuesday and Saturday thousands of people queue up in front of the temple to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman. According to Vedic Astrology, Hanuman saves human beings from the anger of the planet Shani (Saturn), and especially people who have an ill-placed Saturn in their horoscopes visit this temple for astrological remedies. This is supposed to be the most effective way for appeasing Shani.
While it is suggested that Hanuman did not hesitate to engulfs in his mouth the sun, the lord of all planets, which humbled all the gods and angels, making them worship him for the Sun’s release. Some astrologers believe that worshiping Hanuman can neutralize the ill-effect of Mangal (Mars) and practically any planet that has an ill effect on human life.
With regard to character, strength and ability, Hanuman was far superior to even humans. His surrender to the divine cause and his devotion to Lord Rama was unique, exemplary and unconditional. Even today devotees say that wherever the name of Lord Rama is chanted or mentioned, this sacred being would be present there listening to the chanting of his name and absorbed in his thoughts.
Lord Hanuman symbolically stands for pure devotion, complete surrender and absence of ego or the lower self. His character tells us what we can do in our lives by becoming pure devotees of God, aligning ourselves with the forces of good, helping the weak, with self control, unconditional faith and total surrender.
As the son of Vayu, he symbolically represents the subtle bodies, namely the breath body, the mental body and the intelligence body. The breath body is responsible for the movement of life energy or prana in our bodies. It is especially strong in people who lead ethically clean and celibate lives, performing austerities, for which Anjaneya was particularly famous.
As a devotee, Hanuman represents the mental body, which is made up of the thought currents that float in our chitta or consciousness. It is responsible for our imagination, astral travel and dream experiences. The intelligence body is made up of buddhi or discretionary intelligence, which is considered one of the highest tattvas or principles of Nature. Our buddhi is said to be a direct reflection of divine intelligence. It is responsible for our decision-making ability, rational thinking and conscience.
8.3 Bade Hanuman Ji Ka Mandir
Bade Hanuman Ji Ka Mandir is located at Meerghat , Near, Sri Kasi Vishalakshi Devi Temple, Vishwanath Galli, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh .
Devotees normally visit the famous Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Varanasi situated on the banks of the Assi river. But very few know about the ancient Bade Hanuman Ji Ka Mandir near, Sri Kasi Vishalakshi Devi Temple.
There is a big idol of Hanumanji on rock and In front if you see the eye of Hanumanji, it is calm since it is looking at his mother- Anjana Devi; If you look at the other eye through the side window, it exhibits anger – since it is looking South(Sri lanka) who was abducted by Rakshas Ravana.
Also in this temple, Dwar Bhairav & Jarasandeshwar Mahadev idols installed by Jarasandh of Mahabharat fame asura are here. Very Ancient temple and there is an enthusiastic young priest who explains all the details of the temple.
Continued in Part 2 – Details of Shiva Temples, Bhairav Temples & Vishnu Temples of Varanasi Continued in Part 3 – Details of Nav Durga Temples, Nav Gauri Temples & Other Devi Temples Continued in Part 4 – Details of Dwadasha Aditya & Varanasi Ghats References : 1) http://pawanpath.up.gov.in/ 2) https://varanasitemples.in/
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