Durga Mandir, Varanasi

Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh, India

For other uses, see Durga Mandir.

Not to be confused with Durga Mandir, Ramnagar.

Durga Mandir, Varanasi

Main entrance of Durga Mandir

Religion
Affiliation| Hinduism
District| Varanasi
Deity| Durga
Festivals| Durga Puja
Navratri
Location
Location| Durga Kund, Bhelupur, Varanasi
State| Uttar Pradesh
Country|  India

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Durga Mandir, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

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Geographic coordinates| 25°17′19″N 82°59′57″E﻿ / ﻿25.288622°N 82.999279°E﻿ / 25.288622; 82.999279
Architecture
Type| Nagara
Creator| Rani Bhabani of Natore
Completed| 18th century
Elevation| 85 m (279 ft)
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Durga Mandir (Hindi: दुर्गा मंदिर), also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to Durga. Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore.[1]

## History

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Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Bengali Maharani- Rani Bhabani of Natore. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. Next to the temple, is a kund (pond) which was earlier connected to the river Ganges. It is believed that the existing icon of the goddess was not made by a man but appeared on its own in the temple.[2][3]

Drone shot of a Durga Mandir in Varanasi, 2022

In adhyaya (chapter) 23 of the Devi-Bhagavata Purana, this temple's origin is explained. As per the text, Kashi Naresh (king of Varanasi) called for a Swayamvar for his daughter Sashikala's marriage. The King later learnt that the princess was in love with vanvasi prince Sudarshan. So Kashi Naresh got his daughter secretly married to the prince. When the other Kings (who were invited for Swayamvar) got to know about the marriage, they got angry and went on war with Kashi Naresh. Sudarshan then offered prayers to Durga, who came on a lion and fought the war for Kashi Naresh and Sudarshan. After the war, Kashi Naresh pleaded to Durga to protect Varanasi and with that belief, this temple was constructed.[1]

## Construction

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Durga Mandir was constructed in the 18th century (exact date of construction not known) by a Hindu Bengali Rani \- Rani Bhabani of Natore. (Bengali queen). The temple was built in North Indian Nagara style of architecture. The temple is painted red with ochre to match the colours of the central icon of Durga, the goddess of strength and power. Inside the temple, many elaborately carved and engraved stones can be found. The temple is made up of many small sikharas conjoined together.[2][4]

* Mandir as seen from north corner of Durgakund

* Durga Kund (pond) next to the temple

## Location

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Durga Mandir is situated on the Sankat Mochan road, adjacent to Durga Kund, 250 meters north of Tulsi Manas Mandir, 700 meters north-east of Sankat Mochan Mandir and 1.3 kilometers north of Banaras Hindu University.[5]

## See also

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* Hindu temples in Varanasi

## References

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1. ^ a b "Durga Mandir". Varanasiguru.com. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
2. ^ a b "History". Eastern UP Tourism. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
3. ^ "Durga Temple". Varanasi City website. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
4. ^ Karkar, S.C. (2009). The Top Ten Temple Towns of India. Kolkota: Mark Age Publication. p. 11\. ISBN 978-81-87952-12-1.
5. ^ "Location". Google Maps. Retrieved 1 March 2015.

## External links

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* Durga Temple in Varanasi: A Spiritual Oasis in the City Incredible India

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