According to the 70th chapter of Kashi Khand,The ninth or last day of Vasantik Navratri is dedicated to Mahalakshmi Gauri. In Varanasi, Mahalakshmi Gauri temple is located at Luxa Area of Lakshmi Kund.
It is described in Kashi Khand that this entire region is the Paramsiddhipad Mahapeetha. Mahalaxmi Peeth is the most powerful Shaktipeeth among all the other Shaktipeeths in Kashi for fulfilling all the siddhis. It is believed that by worshiping of Mahalaxmi Gauri, devotees will attain all the siddhis along with the wealth.
By performing the liberation ritual for his ancestors and doing charity at this area, one can remain wealthy for lifelong.
The temple is open from 06.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. and from 05.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Aarties are performed in the morning and evening.
There is heavy rush during Fridays and on Navratri days (March-April). While devotees throng this temple on Chaitra Navratri (March-April) on the 9th day, there is generally a huge crowd on practically all days of both Navratris.
Mahalakshmi Gauri Temple is located at D.52/40, Lakshmi Kund. This temple and the locality (Lakshmi Kund) are quite famous and people can approach this place.