Deity
Goddess Jyeshta Gauri
Main deity
श्री ज्येष्ठ गौरी
Jyeshta Gauri
Jyeshta Gauri is the eighth shrine in the sacred Nava Gauri circuit of Kashi, extolled in Chapter 63 of Kashi Khand for transforming misfortune into divine blessings.
Jyeshta Gauri
Jyeshta Gauri
Jyeshta Gauri
Jyeshta Gauri
Jyeshta Gauri
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Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Nava Gauri (8th Shrine)
Primary tag
Sacred Day
Jyeshta Shukla Ashtami
Puranic observance
Location
Kashi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
City • District • State
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History and Significance
History
- Described in Chapter 63 of the Kashi Khand, Jyeshta Gauri was extolled by Lord Shiva as an important form of Gauri in Kashi. The shrine's presence is rooted in the ancient Puranic tradition of the Nine Gauri (Nava Gauri) pilgrimage. It has served as an essential worship center for women seeking divine blessings for centuries.
Significance
- Jyeshta Gauri is traditionally worshipped on the eighth day after Amavasya (Shukla Paksha Ashtami) during the month of Jyeshta. According to Kashi Khand, sincere prayers to Jyeshta Gauri transform misfortune into prosperity and bestow marital happiness. She is one of the key deities in the sacred Gauri Yatra of Kashi.
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Before You Visit
Best time for visit
Visit early morning on Jyeshta Shukla Ashtami for special pujas.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
May–Jun • 1 Day
Jyeshta Ashtami
Special worship on the eighth day after Amavasya in the month of Jyeshta.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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श्री ज्येष्ठ गौरी
Jyeshta Gauri
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