Vishalakshi Temple, Varanasi

Name: Vishalakshi Temple
Address: Varanasi, India

#16 among attractions in Varanasi

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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 temples dedicated to the Hindu Divine Mother. ()

Coordinates: 25°18'32"N, 83°0'39"E

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Vishalakshi Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Jantar Mantar, Sankata Devi Mandir.

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Nearby attractions include Man Singh Astronomical Observatory, Varanasi (2 min walk), Jantar Mantar, Varanasi (3 min walk), Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi (4 min walk), Nepali Mandir, Varanasi (4 min walk).

Vishalakshi Temple, Varanasi

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Vishalakshi Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Vishalakshi Temple?