Deity
Goddess Lalitha Gauri
Main deity
श्री ललिता गौरी
Lalitha Gauri
Lalitha Gauri stands above Lalita Ghat on the Ganges, serving as the third shrine of the Nava Gauri circuit bestowing prosperity and beauty.
Lalitha Gauri
Lalitha Gauri
Lalitha Gauri
Lalitha Gauri
Lalitha Gauri
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Nava Gauri (3rd Shrine)
Primary tag
Sacred Spot
Lalita Ghat / Lalita Tirtha
Ganga confluence
Location
Lalita Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
City • District • State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Located above Lalita Ghat near Ganga Keshav, Lalitha Gauri is highlighted in the Kashi Khand as a vital shrine of the Nava Gauri circuit. The surrounding ghat and temple structure were renovated in the medieval period by Nepalese and local patrons. It continues to be an integral spot for pilgrims taking ritual dips in the Ganges.
Significance
- Lalitha Gauri is worshipped during the Ashwin month on Krishna Paksha Dwitiya for wealth, beauty, and family prosperity. Pilgrims take a holy bath at Lalita Tirtha before worshipping the Goddess. Her grace is believed to eliminate poverty and grant overall well-being.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Ghat Visit
Easily reached walking down the steps from Kashi Vishwanath Corridor toward Lalita Ghat.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
05:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Sep–Oct • 1 Day
Ashwin Dwitiya Puja
Special worship on Dwitiya tithi in the month of Ashwin.
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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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श्री ललिता गौरी
Lalitha Gauri
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