Lord Vishnu was describing to Sage
Bindu, the various forms of Lord Vishnu and other deities in Kashi.
Lord Vishnu describes Manikarnika in
the form of a Goddess near Chakra Pushkarini Teerth (Mani Karnika Ghat). Kashi
Khand has described amply the structure and appearance of Manikarnika Devi who
appears as a twelve year old girl. She is as fair as a Spatik (crystal),
with soft hairs. The devi is described as radiating beauty.
Devotees who wish for attaining
Moksha should worship this deity.
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LOCATION OF MANIKARNIKA DEVI
Manikarnika Devi is located at
Ck.7/130, Scindia Ghat, opposite Atma Veereshwar Temple. This place can
be reached by boat through Scindia Ghat. Alternatively one can travel in
cycle rickshaw upto Chowk and walk down the gullies to reach the temple. Atma
Veereshwar is a famous temple.
TYPES OF POOJAS
The temple is open for worship 06.00
a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 04.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Timings are flexible.
