Deity
Devi (Bandi)
Goddess of Liberation
श्री बन्दी देवी
Bandi Devi
Enshrined near Dasaswamedh Ghat at Prayag Teerth, Bandi Devi is worshipped for liberation from bondage, captivity, and debt.
Bandi Devi
Bandi Devi
Bandi Devi
Bandi Devi
Bandi Devi
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Kashi Devi Shrine
Prayag Teerth
Location
Dasaswamedh Ghat (Prayag Teerth), Varanasi
Ghat • City
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- A devotee who bathes in Prayag Teerth (Dasaswamedh Ghat) and performs pooja of Bandi Devi will not be bound in chains. Chapter 70 of Kashi Khanda prescribes Tuesday fasts to seek her intervention against imprisonment.
Significance
- Bandi Devi is invoked by individuals facing legal troubles, imprisonment, or overwhelming debts. Fasting on Tuesdays and worshipping here is believed to grant release from bondage.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Observe Tuesday fast
Kashi Khanda explicitly advises Tuesday worship and fasting for legal relief.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
General Timings
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Special Tuesday worship with fasting.
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Weekly • Weekly observance
Tuesday Fasting Vrata
Special Tuesday fasts with single meal are prescribed in Kashi Khanda.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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Bandi Devi
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