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