Durga Temple, Varanasi

Name: Durga Temple
Address: Durga Mandir Rd, Varanasi, 221008, India

#3 among attractions in Varanasi

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The Durga Mandir is situated in Ramnagar of Banaras. It is believed that it was built 500 years ago which is under control of royal family of Banaras State currently. This temple is devoted to Hindu deity Durga. The temple has a large stone built pond with it. The Durga Mandir boasts of its fine stone works, which is a fabulous example of north Indian stone work arts. ()

Coordinates: 25°16'56"N, 83°2'24"E

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Durga Mandir RdVaranasi 221008 India

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Nearby attractions include: Jantar Mantar, Ravidas Ghat, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Nepali Mandir.

2.5 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
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1.9 miW
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Ravidas Ghat, Varanasi
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2.5 miW
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Tulsi Manas Mandir, Varanasi
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2.6 miNW
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Nepali Mandir, Varanasi
66 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.
2.2 miW
Temple
Assi Ghat, Varanasi
56 min walk • Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi. To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live.
2.2 miW
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Tulsi Ghat, Varanasi
56 min walk • Tulsi Ghat is one of the ghats in Varanasi. It is named after poet Tulsidas who lived there while he wrote the Ramcharitmanas. Earlier, Tulsi Ghat was known as Lolark Ghat.
2.5 miNW
25°18'28"N • 83°0'39"E
Man Singh Astronomical Observatory, Varanasi
65 min walk • Museum
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2.5 miW
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2.5 miNW
Temple
Lalita Gauri Mandir, Varanasi
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0.6 miW
Forts and castles
Ramnagar Fort, Varanasi
17 min walk • The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganges on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat. The sandstone structure was built in the Mughal style in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh. At present, the fort is not in a good shape.

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Which popular attractions are close to Durga Temple?

Nearby attractions include Ramnagar Fort, Varanasi (17 min walk), Ramnagar, Varanasi (17 min walk).