Tulsi Manas Mandir, Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Tulsi Manas Mandir is a white marble temple in southern Varanasi, built in 1964 on the spot where the poet-saint Tulsidas is said to have written the Ramcharitmanas. The walls are inscribed with verses from the epic, and its halls hold moving figurine scenes from the Ramayana and Krishna stories. It is a calm, family-friendly stop near Durga Kund.
What to see and do
- Read the verses of the Ramcharitmanas carved on the marble walls
- See the moving figurine scenes from the Ramayana and the Krishna stories
- Have darshan of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana in the main hall
- Walk in the garden around the temple
Ideal for
- Families and children, who enjoy the moving scenes
- Readers and devotees of the Ramcharitmanas
- Anyone who wants a calm, clean temple
Good to know
- Timings are not confirmed, so check locally, as it may close for a break in the afternoon
- It is close to Durga Kund Temple, so the two are easy to combine
- Dress modestly, and shoes are left outside
- Photography rules may vary, so ask at the entrance
- Allow about 45 minutes
Spiritual significance
The temple honours Tulsidas, whose Ramcharitmanas brought the Rama story to people in everyday Hindi. For many visitors to Varanasi, it is the gentlest and most readable temple of the trip.
Why it matters
- Where the Ramcharitmanas is remembered: a temple linked with Tulsidas
- Verses on the walls: the epic is carved in marble
- Moving scenes: the figurines make the stories easy for children