It is one of the famous pilgrimage sites of Uttar Pradesh. On the bank of pious river Ganga near Mirzapur amid the Vindhya hills, the temple is located. The Shaktipeeth of Goddess Vindhyavasni is the adobe of divine power and blessings. Besides above, there are several other temples also which are situated in the premises of temple such as, Ashtabhuja Maa Temple and Goddess Kalikoh Temple. Because of these temples and their beliefs, premises is full of crowd of devotes throughout the year. If you visit the temple during Navratri in April and October you can see grand celebration of the occasion.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Location of temple is in Southern Part of Varanasi. While travelling between Durga Mandi and New Vishwanath Temple BHU, Varanasi this temple can be visited. It is considered that this temple was established by Goswami Tulsidas (the writer of Ramcharitmanas). Every year, birthday of Lord Hanuman (Hanuman Jayanti) is celebrated with organising a Shobha Yatra from Durga Kund to Sankat Mochan Temple. If the beliefs of this temple are true then one can get rid of from all his sorrows (Sankat) and can get their desires fulfilled by offering prayer at this temple. Tuesday and Saturday are considered to be the best days to offer Pooja to the Lord Hanuman.
Visiting Hours: From 5:00 am to 10:00 PM
Aarti Time: Subah Aarti at 4 AM & Sandhya Aarti at 9 PM
The temple is dedicated to the Lord Ram (son of Raja Dashrath) and was constructed by a Banarsi Family. This Mandir is also known as Tulsi Birla Manas Mandir is located near Durga temple of Varanasi. In the year 1964 it was established which consist of white marbles. Inside the premises a beautiful garden is also situated which is also considered as a centre of attraction. Along with Lord Rama, idols of Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshaman and Lord Hanuman are also placed here, where devotees offer their prayer. Besides above consideration it is also believed that Goswami Tulsidas had written Ramcharitmanas at this place. Verses from Ramcharitmanas are inscribed on the walls of temple.
Visiting Hours: From 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Aarti time: 6:00 AM in the morning and 4:00 PM in the evening
Temple name itself describes the name of God to whom it is dedicated to. While travelling from Daranagar to Kalbhairav Mandir one can visit Mritunjay Mahadev Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Bholenath). It is the belief of people that offering prayer at this temple results in destruction of all sorrows. Moreover the temple also consists of a Well where it is said that it contains the water of several underground streams which can cure many diseases.
Timing: From 04:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Aarti Timing: At 5:30 AM, 6:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Just like other temples, it is also one of its kinds and has different beliefs. This temple is unique because it is not dedicated to any Hindu deity but is dedicated to Bharat Mata i.e., Mother India. Interesting fact about this temple is that it doesn’t contain any idol or statue of Bharat Mata (Mother India). Instead of any idol or statue here, one can see a Map of India which is designed with the marbles. This temple was inaugurated by Rashtrpita Mahatma Gandhi. These marble were bought out of Makrana. The temple is standing on 5 distinct pillars. These five pillars signify the 5 basic elements of creation of nature i.e., earth, wind, fire, water and sky.