Located
near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, this sanctuary of godness
Annapurna was built by Maratha Chieftain Peshwa Baji Rao in
1729.
Meaning
of Annapurna Temple
The
idol of Annapurna Bhavani a Benovelant faim of shakti, is made in
solid gold and carries a cooking pot. The Goddess is believed to
be the mother of all the three worlds, heaven, earth and hell and
it is said that her devotees never suffer from starvation and want
of food.The temple complex has a small sanctum that enshrines the
idol of Goddess Annapoorna. It was inaugurated in January 1977 and
the famous Shankaracharya of Shringeri consecrated the idol. It
is said that the devotes of the Goddess never suffer from starvation.
Structure
of Annapurna Temple
The idol of Annapurna Bhavani a benevolent form of Shakti, is made in solid gold and carries a cooking pot that is why the Goddess Annapurna is looked upon as the provider of food and the sustainer of prosperity. There is also a striking silver-faced image of Shani (Saturn) within the temple. Shani is feared for his destructive powers and is propitiated to prevent any ill befalling the devout.
