Durga temple, also known as the "monkey temple"
is one of the important temples of Varanasi. This temple is dedicated to
Goddess Durga. The Durga temple was built in the eighteenth century. A
Bengali Maharani built the Durga temple in Nagara Style (the North
Indian style of temple architecture). It is stained red with ochre and
has a multi-tiered shikhara (spire). The Durga temple is situated on a
rectangular tank, called the Durga Kund. According to the Puranas,
Goddess Durga has kept this place for many centuries and protects the
holy city, Varanasi, from the South.
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According to legends, the present statue of Goddess Durga was not made
by man but appeared on its own in the temple. The Durga temple is also
called Monkey temple because of the presence of large number of monkeys.
In Hinduism, Durga is represented as the embodiment of shakti or female
power, clad in red, riding a tiger and fully armed with Shiva's trident,
Vishnu's discus and a sword. Non-Hindus can enter the courtyard of the
Durga temple but not the inner sanctum. Thousands of Hindu devotees
visit the Durga temple during Navratri and other auspicious occasions.
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How To Reach Varanasi
Varanasi
is the cultural capital of India and the melting pot of Indian
civilization. Varanasi or Benaras has a well-developed transport network
and is well connected to all the major Indian cities and states by air,
road and rail.
By Air
Varanasi is well connected and accessible to major Indian cities and tourist spots. There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. Apart from the state owned Indian Airlines, there are many private air taxi operators that offer their services from Varanasi to other Indian cities. In fact, the daily flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are quite popular among the tourists.
By Rail
Since Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian plains, it is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi too. One can also catch trains from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of Varanasi.
By Road
Situated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good network of roads. frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.
By Air
Varanasi is well connected and accessible to major Indian cities and tourist spots. There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. Apart from the state owned Indian Airlines, there are many private air taxi operators that offer their services from Varanasi to other Indian cities. In fact, the daily flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are quite popular among the tourists.
By Rail
Since Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian plains, it is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi too. One can also catch trains from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of Varanasi.
By Road
Situated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good network of roads. frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.
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