Annapurna Devi Mandir
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Annapurna Devi Mandir is the temple of the Goddess of food and nourishment, close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple. In the tradition of Kashi, Shiva is the lord of the city and Annapurna is the Mother who feeds all who come to it. The two temples are visited together.
What to see and do
- Have darshan of Goddess Annapurna
- Offer prayers of thanks for food and nourishment
- Walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is close by
Ideal for
- Devotees of the Goddess
- Families who want to give thanks for prosperity and food
- Pilgrims completing the Kashi Vishwanath darshan
Good to know
- It is generally visited together with Kashi Vishwanath, so allow 30 to 45 minutes
- Lines can be long on festival days and weekends
- Dress modestly; footwear is left outside
- Check temple rules on phones and bags at the gate
Spiritual significance
Annapurna is worshipped as the giver of food, and in Kashi it is said that no pilgrim should go hungry. Local sources rank the temple among the most important for the people of Varanasi, after Kashi Vishwanath.
Why it matters
- Mother of nourishment: the Goddess who feeds Kashi
- A pair with Kashi Vishwanath: Shiva and Annapurna as the divine couple of the city
- Gratitude for food: a place to pray for abundance and to share what you have