Maa Annapurna Mandir
Devi/Shakti
About
Goddess Annapurna is the incarnation of Goddess Parvati and the symbol of food and nourishment. The temple's main deity is Goddes Annapurna. There is a golden image of the Goddess in the temple who is said to be protecting Kashi city from the trouble of food. It was built by Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao. The best time to visit the temple is during the Annakoot festival that happens after Diwali. Coins are meted out to the pilgrims during this festival and are said to help them achieve prosperity.