Sankata Devi Mandir, Varanasi

#11 among attractions in Varanasi

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Sankata Devi Mandir, also known as Sankata Mata Mandir or simply Sankata Mandir; often referred to with prefix of Sri, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Sankata Devi. The Mandir was constructed in 18th century by King of Baroda. It is believed that this is the only temple in India dedicated to Sankata Devi. ()

Completed: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 25°18'44"N, 83°0'55"E

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Sankata Devi Mandir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1650 ftW
Temple, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi
8 min walk • The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India.
~1680 ftW
Mosque
Gyanvapi Mosque, Varanasi
9 min walk • The Gyanvapi Mosque is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was constructed on the site of an older temple of Vishweshwar, which had been demolished by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1669.
0.4 miSW
Observatories and planetariums
Jantar Mantar, Varanasi
11 min walk • Jantar Mantar is an observatory built in Varanasi in the year 1737 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of kingdom of Amber. The observatory is one of the five built by Maharaja Jai Singh II.
~1180 ftSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Nepali Mandir, Varanasi
6 min walk • Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, also known as the Nepali Mandir, Kanthwala Mandir and Mini Khajuraho, is one of the oldest and most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi.
~1910 ftSW
Temple
Vishalakshi Temple, Varanasi
10 min walk • 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.
0.4 miSW
25°18'28"N • 83°0'39"E
Man Singh Astronomical Observatory, Varanasi
11 min walk • Museum
1.4 miNE
Bridge
Malviya Bridge, Varanasi
36 min walk • Malviya Bridge, inaugurated in 1887, is a double decker bridge over the Ganges at Varanasi. It carries rail track on lower deck and road on the upper deck. It is one of the major bridges on the Ganges and carries the Grand Trunk Road across the river.
~660 ftSW
Historic setting for Hindu cremations
Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi
4 min walk • Manikarnika Ghat is one of the holiest cremation grounds among the sacred riverfronts, alongside the river Ganga, in the city of Varanasi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. In Hinduism, death is considered as a gateway to another life marked by the results of one's karma.
~1820 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Alamgir Mosque, Varanasi
9 min walk • The Alamgir Mosque, Varanasi,Aurangzeb's Mosque, is a mosque built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
~1030 ftSW
Temple
Lalita Gauri Mandir, Varanasi
5 min walk • Lalita Gauri Mandir, also known as Lalita Mata Mandir, is one of the important and historic temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Lalita Gauri. The Mandir was constructed in early 19th century.
1.3 miSW
Temple
Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi
34 min walk • Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi is situated in Bhelupur, Uttar Pradesh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sankata Devi Mandir open?

Sankata Devi Mandir is open:

Monday 6 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 9 pm & 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 9 pm & 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 9 pm & 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Thursday 6 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 9 pm & 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Friday 6 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 9 pm & 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday 6 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 9 pm & 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Sunday 6 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 9 pm & 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sankata Devi Mandir?

Nearby attractions include Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi (4 min walk), Lalita Gauri Mandir, Varanasi (5 min walk), Nepali Mandir, Varanasi (6 min walk), Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi (8 min walk).

How to get to Sankata Devi Mandir by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sankata Devi Mandir:

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Kashi (37 min walk)