Deity
Goddess Vishalakshi
Main deity
श्री विशालाक्षी गौरी
Vishalakshi Gauri
Vishalakshi Gauri at Mir Ghat is a premier Shakti Peetha of India and the sixth Nava Gauri shrine, revered alongside Lord Vishwanath.
Vishalakshi Gauri
Vishalakshi Gauri
Vishalakshi Gauri
Vishalakshi Gauri
Vishalakshi Gauri
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major Shakti Peetha & Nava Gauri (6th)
Primary tag
Architecture
Dravidian / South Indian Style
Style
Location
Mir Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
City • District • State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Vishalakshi Gauri is one of the most prominent Shakti Peethas in India, where Goddess Sati's earring (Karna Kundala) or eye is believed to have fallen. Described extensively in the Kashi Khand, the present South Indian style temple structure was constructed and renovated by the Nattukottai Nagarathar community in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Significance
- Vishalakshi ('the wide-eyed goddess') is revered as the primary Shakti of Kashi alongside Lord Vishwanath. Worshipping her at Vishal Tirtha on Mir Ghat bestows complete fulfillment, spiritual liberation, and prosperity. She forms a core destination during Navratri and the Gauri Yatra.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
South Indian Pujas
Traditional South Indian priests conduct rituals here; Kumkum archana is very popular.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
04:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Aug & Mar/Sep • Multi-day
Kajali Teej & Navratri
Grand celebrations during Kajali Teej and both Navratris.
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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 विशालाक्षी गौरी
Vishalakshi Gauri
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