Vishalakshi Temple, Varanasi

Vishalakshi Temple, Varanasi (India)

The Vishalakshi Temple or Vishalakshi Gauri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Vishalakshi at Mir Ghat on the banks of the Ganges at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh India. It is generally regarded as a Shakti Pitha the most sacred temple dedicated to the Hindu Divine Mother. The earrings of the goddess Sati are said to have fallen on this holy spot of Varanasi. The temple is situated by the famous cremation grounds of Manikarnika. Vishalakshi Temple is known for its temple festival on Kajali Tij held on the third day during the waning fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. There are 4 incarnations of Adi para shakti is worshipped. Vishalakshi in North in kashi Renukakshi in West alibag or shreebag Meenakshi in South and Bahulakshi in East.