Kashi Annapurna Matha Mandir

Your trip to Varanasi can’t be deemed complete without paying a visit to the famous Annapurna Temple. Annapurna Devi is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. In this temple, she is worshipped as the benevolent provider of food and nourishment. It was Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao who, in 1729 AD, constructed this picturesque temple that depicts the Nagara style of architecture. It is a common practice by devotees to donate grains and food at this temple and pray for life-long prosperity.     

The temple features two idols of the goddess. One of these idols is made of gold while the other one is made of brass. You can see the brass idol on any day of the year, but to see the gold idol you will have to plan your visit on the day before Diwali, which is popularly known as Annakut day. On this day, devotees and visitors are allowed to have a look at the gold idol each year.