Annapurna Devi Mandir
Annapurna Devi Mandir (Hindi: अन्नपूर्णा देवी मंदिर), also known as Annapurna Mata Mandir and Annapurna Mandir, is one of the most famous Hindu temples (Mandir) in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. Annapurna is the Hindu goddess for nourishment and is a form of the goddess Parvati. The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I.
| Annapurna Devi Mandir | |
|---|---|
अन्नपूर्णा देवी मंदिर | |
Pictorial depiction of Goddess Annapurna Devi offering food to Shiva | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Varanasi |
| Deity | Annapurna Devi |
| Festivals | Navaratri, Annakut |
| Location | |
| Location | Visheshwarganj, Varanasi |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Temple location on Varanasi district map | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25.317645°N 82.973914°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Nagara architecture |
| Creator | Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao |
| Completed | 1729 |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Monument(s) | Two (main) |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) |
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