Varanasi is a host to numerous temples and embodies Hindu culture and tradition. These temples were built over many centuries by monks, kings and saints. The temples of Varanasi are connected deeply to Hindu spirituality and mythology. Unfortunately, during the rule of Moghuls, some of these temples were destroyed and replaced by mosques. The most famous among these is the Kashi Vishwanath temple that has been under dispute for many years and is a place of frequent communal riots. This article covers the best Varanasi temple list to visit.

To know more about the famous temples in Varanasi, read along:

Must-Visit Temples in Varanasi India:

1. Bharat Mata Mandir
2. Durga Mandir
3. Sankata Devi Mandir
4. Sankat Mochan Mandir
5. Annapurna Devi Mandir
6. Lalita Gauri Temple
7. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
8. KaalBhairav Mandir
9. New Vishwanath Temple
10. Sarnath Buddhist Temple
11. Dundi Raj Ganesh Temple

1. Bharat Mata Mandir:

Bharat Mata Mandir of Varanasi is one of the most significant temples in the city. Located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus, this temple is visited by people from all corners of Varanasi regularly. The temple is believed to be one of a kind as it is one of the few temples that are dedicated Mother India thus the name Bharat Mata.

• Address: Cannt Road, Guru Nanak Nagar Colony, Chetganj, Varanasi, UP – 221001
• Timings: 9:30 am to 8 pm
• Dress Code: No Dress Code
• Approx. Visit Duration: ½ hour to 1 hour
• How to Reach: Easily accessible by any local mode of transport.
• Temple Website: N/A
• Best Time to Visit: Republic Day and Independence Day of India

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2. Durga Mandir:

Another important temple in Varanasi is the Durga Mandir. The temple displays a beautiful and unique architecture style. In the temple campus, there is a rectangular tank filled with water, which is called the Durga Kund. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is painted red to represent the color of the goddess. This temple is filled with tons of devoted worshipers during Nag Panchami every year.