Maa Annapurna Mandir
The Goddess of nourishment who feeds all souls in Kashi. Located steps from Kashi Vishwanath with a golden idol revealed during Diwali.
Maa Annapurna Mandir located in Varanasi welcomes all pilgrims daily with completely free entry. Darshan is open in two daily shifts: morning from 05:30 AM to 12:00 PM and evening from 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM. The sanctum observes a standard afternoon closure daily between 12:00 PM and 04:00 PM for deity Rajbhog and resting.
Before You Arrive
Temple Visitor Guide & Darshan Schedule
Daily Darshan & Aarti Timings (2026)
Official morning & evening sanctum schedule for Maa Annapurna Mandir
Summer Schedule
Winter Schedule
Sanctum doors remain closed for deity resting & Rajbhog offering. Please plan morning darshan before 11:30 AM or arrive for evening darshan after 04:30 PM.
Best Time to Visit & Seasonal Advice
Weather, crowd patterns & recommended darshan slots
Best Season: October to March (Winter)
Ideal Weather (14°C–25°C)Pleasant and cool climate across Ayodhya and Varanasi—ideal for walking through sacred temple corridors, waiting in queues, and outdoor Saryu & Ganga ghat parikrama.
Least Crowded: Early Morning Mangala Darshan
06:00 AM – 08:30 AMDeeply peaceful sanctum atmosphere with minimal queue delay and fresh morning aarti vibes—best for serene darshan with elderly family members.
Evening Atmosphere: Grand Shayan Aarti & Illumination
05:30 PM – 08:30 PMExperience mesmerizing traditional oil lamp rituals, devotional chants, illuminated sanctum architecture, and serene night aarti ceremonies.
Sacred Story & Temple Overview
About Maa Annapurna Temple
Maa Annapurna is the Goddess of food and nourishment. According to Kashi Khand, even Lord Shiva begged for alms from Maa Annapurna with a skull bowl so that no resident or pilgrim in Varanasi ever goes hungry. Taking her darshan right after Kashi Vishwanath is considered essential to complete the pilgrimage.
How to Reach & Parking
Located just adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple precinct inside the corridor lane.
Important Rules & Advice
During Annakoot on Diwali, the rare solid golden murti of Maa Annapurna is unveiled for darshan for only 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions — Maa Annapurna Mandir
Tradition says that worship of Lord Shiva is incomplete without seeking the blessings of his divine consort Maa Annapurna, the provider of worldly and spiritual nourishment.
No, entry to Maa Annapurna Mandir is completely free for all pilgrims and devotees. Standard darshan queues are open to the general public with no mandatory paid tickets.
Morning darshan is best between 06:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and evening darshan opens between 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM.
Footwear must be deposited at the free shoe counter near the entrance. Smartphones are generally permitted in outer courtyards or lockers (PFC), but photography is strictly prohibited inside the inner sanctum where deities are enshrined.
Yes, Maa Annapurna Mandir in Varanasi provides flat walkways, ramps, and battery cart connectivity. We recommend visiting during early morning weekday hours (07:00 AM–09:00 AM) to avoid heavy weekend crowd rush.
Maa Annapurna Mandir is conveniently accessible via private AC cabs and local e-rickshaws. Our verified local Ayodhya & Varanasi team provides doorstep pickup from Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY), Ayodhya Airport (AYJ), Lucknow Airport (LKO), or Varanasi Cantt (BSB).
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Planned & Verified by Local Ayodhya & Kashi Experts
RRohit
8+ Years on GroundFounder & Senior Pilgrimage Coordinator•Ayodhya Dham & Varanasi (Resident Guide)
Rohit is the Founder of Trip My Bharat Network with over 8+ years coordinating pilgrimages through the sacred shrines of Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Gaya. He specializes in verified temple schedules, sthala purana documentation, and crowd-safe darshan planning.