Vishalakshi Shakti Peeth
Dedicated to Goddess Vishalakshi
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
About This Temple
Vishalakshi Temple stands in the lanes behind Mir Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, a few minutes' walk from Kashi Vishwanath. Tradition holds that Sati's earring, or in some accounts her eye, fell here. The goddess is Vishalakshi, the wide-eyed one, with Kal Bhairav as her Bhairava. The Rudrayamala names the Vishalakshi Shakti Peeth among its principal pithas. Worship here follows South Indian practice. Many pilgrims from Tamil Nadu visit it together with Kashi Vishwanath.
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Vishalakshi Shakti Peeth is identified with Vishalakshi Temple, Mir Ghat, Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Tradition holds that Sati's earring fell here. The goddess is worshipped as Vishalakshi, with Kal Bhairav as her Bhairava.
The nearest airport is Varanasi (VNS), about 25 km away. The nearest railhead is Varanasi Jn (~5 km).
October to March. Navratri and Dev Deepawali are the busiest.
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