About the temple
Annapurna Devi is worshipped as the goddess who provides food for all, and in Kashi tradition she is the divine counterpart of Vishwanath. The temple sits in the old-city lanes a short walk from the main temple.
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Morning, soon after Kashi Vishwanath, when the...
Annapurna Devi Temple Varanasi: Timings, Significance & How to Reach
The temple of Annapurna, the goddess of food, which stands close to Kashi Vishwanath and is usually visited right after the main darshan.
LocationOld city, a short walk from Kashi Vishwanath
Time needed20 to 30 minutes
Best timeMorning, soon after Kashi Vishwanath, when the lanes are quieter.
EntryFree
Overview
The temple of Annapurna, the goddess of food, which stands close to Kashi Vishwanath and is usually visited right after the main darshan.
- Best time: Morning, soon after Kashi Vishwanath, when the lanes are quieter.
- ui.facts.timings: Open from early morning to evening with a midday break; check on the day.
- Time needed: 20 to 30 minutes
- Dress code: Modest; remove footwear
- Nearby: Kashi Vishwanath, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kaal Bhairav
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Visiting Annapurna Devi Temple: what to know
Visiting
Most visitors walk here after Kashi Vishwanath. Remove footwear, dress modestly and expect a short queue on festival days.
How to reach
Cars cannot enter the old-city lanes. Park at the nearest permitted point and walk; the temple is within about 10 minutes of Dashashwamedh Ghat.
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Quick facts
- Dress code
- Modest; remove footwear
- Nearby
- Kashi Vishwanath, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kaal Bhairav
- Photography
- Restricted inside; follow staff instructions
- Timings
- Open from early morning to evening with a midday break; check on the day.
Frequently asked questions about Annapurna Devi Temple
Is Annapurna Devi Temple close to Kashi Vishwanath?
Yes, it is a short walk through the old-city lanes, so the two are usually visited together.
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Tours and trips that include Annapurna Devi Temple
Varanasi 1 Day Tour Package
Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna and Sankat Mochan darshan, an evening boat ride and the Ganga aarti in one day by private cab.
- Darshan at Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna and Sankat Mochan
- Evening boat ride from Assi Ghat
- Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Varanasi 2 Days 1 Night Tour Package
Day one in the old city and on the river, day two for Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan, BHU and Sarnath.
- Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath and Annapurna darshan
- Evening boat ride and the Ganga aarti
- Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas and Sankat Mochan
Varanasi 3 Days 2 Nights Tour Package
The classic Varanasi plan: temples and the aarti, BHU and Sarnath, then Ramnagar Fort and the silk lanes at a relaxed pace.
- Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath and Annapurna darshan
- Evening boat ride and the Ganga aarti
- South Varanasi, BHU and Sarnath
Varanasi Ayodhya Tour Package 3 Days 2 Nights
Two days in Varanasi and a full day at Ayodhya: Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and the Saryu ghats.
- Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath and Annapurna darshan
- Evening boat ride and the Ganga aarti
- BHU and Sarnath
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