{"id":10077,"date":"2025-09-11T17:42:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T12:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/?p=10077"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:14:06","slug":"nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Nav Durga Temples in Varanasi Tour | Durga Puja\/Navratri 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you in Varanasi during the Durga Puja celebrations\/Navaratri? Did you know Varanasi is home to 9 different temples for 9 avatars of Shakti as well? Varanasi, popularly known by many names, including the City of Lights, the Spiritual Capital of India and the City of Temples, has a number of local tourist attractions, including the <strong>popular temples in Varanasi<\/strong>. Explore the top Shaktipeethas, temples and hidden gems in Varanasi for your trip to Kashi with Chiku Cab. Make your Navaratri celebrations divine this year by visiting Varanasi and enjoying the celebrations in different Durga Puja Pandals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nav-Durga-Temples-in-Varanasi_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Nav Durga Temples in Varanasi\" class=\"wp-image-10087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nav-Durga-Temples-in-Varanasi_11zon.webp 1000w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nav-Durga-Temples-in-Varanasi_11zon-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nav-Durga-Temples-in-Varanasi_11zon-768x422.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Nav Durga Temples in Varanasi<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, we have created this blog to guide you with the names of the <strong>Nine Avatars of Goddess Durga (Navadurga)<\/strong> and their respective <strong>temples in Varanasi <\/strong>for your convenience. Planning a little weekend getaway for Dussehra\/Vijayadashami? Hire a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/cabs-services-in-varanasi.html\"><strong>taxi service in Varanasi<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>with Chiku Cab to comfortably travel around these locations with your loved ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#NavaratriDurga_Puja_2025_Dates\" >Navaratri\/Durga Puja 2025 Dates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#The_following_dates_are_for_the_celebration_of_Navaratri_in_2025\" >The following dates are for the celebration of Navaratri in 2025.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#Why_do_we_celebrate_Durga_PujaNavaratri\" >Why do we celebrate Durga Puja\/Navaratri?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#Names_and_Locations_of_Nav_Durga_Temples_%E2%80%93_Nine_Goddesses_Avatar\" >Names and Locations of Nav Durga Temples &#8211; Nine Goddesses Avatar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#1-_Maa_Shailputri_Mandir_Jalalipura_Varanasi\" >1- Maa Shailputri Mandir, Jalalipura, Varanasi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#2-_Maa_Brahmacharini_Mandir_Ghasi_Tola_near_Panchganga_Ghat\" >2- Maa Brahmacharini Mandir, Ghasi Tola, near Panchganga Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#3-_Maa_Chandraghanta_Chandraghanta_Gali_Chowk\" >3- Maa Chandraghanta, Chandraghanta Gali, Chowk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#4-_Maa_Kushmanda_Temple_Durgakund_Varanasi\" >4- Maa Kushmanda Temple, Durgakund, Varanasi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#5-_Maa_Skandmata_Jaitpura\" >5- Maa Skandmata, Jaitpura<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#6-_Maa_Katyayani_%E2%80%93_Atma_Veereshwar_temple_Scindia_Ghat\" >6- Maa Katyayani &#8211; Atma Veereshwar temple, Scindia Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#7-_Maa_Kaalratri_Annapurna_temple_Kashi_Vishwanath_Gali\" >7- Maa Kaalratri Annapurna temple, Kashi Vishwanath Gali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#8-_Maa_Mahagauri_Annapurna_Temple_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple\" >8- Maa Mahagauri, Annapurna Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#9-_Maa_Siddhidatri_Siddhmata_Gali_Golghar_Maidagin\" >9- Maa Siddhidatri, Siddhmata Gali, Golghar, Maidagin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#Why_Visit_Varanasi_during_Durga_PujaNavaratri_Celebrations\" >Why Visit Varanasi during Durga Puja\/Navaratri Celebrations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#What_to_do_in_Varanasi_during_Durga_Puja_Navaratri_2025\" >What to do in Varanasi during Durga Puja \/Navaratri 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#Trust_Chiku_Cab_for_all_your_Travelling_Needs\" >Trust Chiku Cab for all your Travelling Needs!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#1-_What_are_the_names_of_Nava_Durga_Nine_forms_of_Goddesses\" >1- What are the names of Nava Durga (Nine forms of Goddesses)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#2-_How_is_Dusshera_celebrated_in_Varanasi\" >2- How is Dusshera celebrated in Varanasi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#3-_Which_Shaktipeeth_is_in_Kashi\" >3- Which Shaktipeeth is in Kashi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#4-_Is_Navaratri_celebrated_in_Varanasi\" >4- Is Navaratri celebrated in Varanasi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/nav-durga-temples-in-varanasi\/#5-_What_are_the_9_Gauris_in_Banaras\" >5- What are the 9 Gauris in Banaras?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NavaratriDurga_Puja_2025_Dates\"><\/span><strong>Navaratri\/Durga Puja 2025 Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the Durga Puja celebrations will start from the 21st of September, 2025, and will last until the 2nd of October, 2025, on Gandhi Jayanti.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/cabs-services-in-varanasi.html\">Book Cab Service in Varanasi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_following_dates_are_for_the_celebration_of_Navaratri_in_2025\"><\/span>The following dates are for the celebration of Navaratri in 2025.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mahalaya Amawasya: 21st September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prathama\/Pratipada: Maa Shailputri: 22nd September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dwitiya: Maa Brahmacharini: 23rd September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tritiya: Chandraghanta: 24th-25th September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chaturthi: Kushmanda: 26th September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panchmi: Skandmata: 27th September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maha Sashthi: Katyayani: 28th September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maha Saptami: Maa Kaalratri: 29th September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maha Ashtami: Mahagauri: 30th September, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maha Navami: Maa Siddhidatri: 01st October, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vijayadashami\/Dusshera: 2nd October, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The above <strong>dates for Navaratri\/Durga Puja in 2025 <\/strong>will help you plan your journey, where Durga Puja officially begins on the Maha Sashthi, from 28th September and lasts till the visarjan of Durga Idol on 2nd October, 2025 on Vijaya Dashami.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/innova-cabs-varanasi.html\">Book Innova Crysta Cab in Varanasi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_we_celebrate_Durga_PujaNavaratri\"><\/span><strong>Why do we celebrate Durga Puja\/Navaratri?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Durga Puja\/Navaratri is one of the most auspicious times for everyone, which celebrates not only the victory of Lord Rama against Ravana, but also Goddess Durga, who killed Mahishasura. This symbolises the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness. Hence, the tenth day is celebrated as Dusshera\/Vijayadashami in different parts of India, followed by a range of practices, such as the Visarjan of the Durga Idol in the morning and the burning of Ravana at night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/taxi\/local-sightseeing-in-varanasi\/\">Local Sightseeing in Varanasi\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Names_and_Locations_of_Nav_Durga_Temples_%E2%80%93_Nine_Goddesses_Avatar\"><\/span><strong>Names and Locations of Nav Durga Temples &#8211; Nine Goddesses Avatar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know the names of all the <strong>9 Avatars of Maa Durga<\/strong>? We have listed the Navadurgas, along with their respective temples, spread throughout the Kashi Khand. So let\u2019s start the journey to the <strong>Nine Nav Durga Temples in Varanasi <\/strong>with the <strong>Navadurga Mantra <\/strong>to invoke Goddess Durga in her nine forms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0910\u0902 \u0939\u094d\u0930\u0940\u0902 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u0940\u0902 \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0926\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0917\u093e\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e\u094b \u0928\u092e\u0903 !!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s move on to the main part of this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Maa_Shailputri_Mandir_Jalalipura_Varanasi\"><\/span>1- <strong>Maa Shailputri Mandir, Jalalipura, Varanasi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The First Avatar of Ma Durga is Shailaputri, the manifestation of Goddess Parvati on a bull, decorated in red and pink robes. Use the following mantra to pray to Shailaputri Ma on the first day of Puja during the Navaratri.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u0936\u0948\u0932\u092a\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e\u0903 !<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0935\u0902\u0926\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u091e\u094d\u091b\u093f\u0924\u0932\u093e\u092d\u093e\u092f \u091a\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0927\u0915\u0943\u0924\u0936\u0947\u0916\u0930\u093e\u092e |<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0935\u0943\u0937\u093e\u0930\u0942\u0922\u093e\u0902 \u0936\u0942\u0932\u0927\u0930\u093e\u0902 \u0936\u0948\u0932\u092a\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u092f\u0936\u0938\u094d\u0935\u093f\u0928\u0940\u092e\u094d\u200c | |<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her name \u2018<em>Shailaputri\u2019<\/em> comes from \u2018<em>Shaila<\/em>\u2019, meaning \u2018mountains\u2019 and \u2018<em>Putri<\/em>\u2019, meaning \u2018<em>daughter<\/em>\u2019 (of the mountain king Himawat). She holds a <em>Trishula<\/em> (trident) in her right hand, while there is a lotus in the other. Due to her initial phase, she is tender like a child and is also referred to as the reincarnation of Goddess Sati.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/unnamed-1-1024x768.webp\" alt=\" Maa Shailputri Mandir\" class=\"wp-image-10079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/unnamed-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/unnamed-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/unnamed-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/unnamed-1.webp 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em> Maa Shailputri Mandir<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Maa_Brahmacharini_Mandir_Ghasi_Tola_near_Panchganga_Ghat\"><\/span>2- <strong>Maa Brahmacharini Mandir, Ghasi Tola, near Panchganga Ghat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018<em>Brahmacharini<\/em>\u2019, as the name suggests, implies celibacy or the follower of the \u2018<em>Brahmacharya<\/em>\u2019 Dharma, abstaining from greed, lust and other worldly expectations. Brahmacharini also refers to a female devotee student who resides in an Ashrama with her Guru and other students. She is the second out of the <strong>9 forms of Maa Durga<\/strong>, so let\u2019s learn her mantra as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u092c\u094d\u0930\u0939\u094d\u092e\u091a\u093e\u0930\u093f\u0923\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e: !<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0926\u0927\u093e\u0928\u093e \u0915\u0930\u092a\u0926\u094d\u092e\u093e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092e\u0915\u094d\u0937\u092e\u093e\u0932\u093e\u0915\u092e\u0923\u094d\u0921\u0932\u0942\u0964<br>\u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u0940\u0926\u0924\u0941 \u092e\u092f\u093f \u092c\u094d\u0930\u0939\u094d\u092e\u091a\u093e\u0930\u093f\u0923\u094d\u092f\u0928\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0924\u092e\u093e\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dressed like a simple female ascetic and loaded with Rudraksha beads and flowers as her ornaments, the Brahmacharini Devi holds a japamala (Beads for Prayers\/Mantras) in her right hand and a Kamandala in her left hand. Goddess Brahmacharini is known to have performed rigorous rituals and penance to win the hand of Lord Shiva as her husband. She is an ideal form of learning, and devotees believe praying to her helps in improving overall wisdom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/varanasitemple_146020571824_650_040916061250.webp\" alt=\"Maa Brahmacharini Mandir\" class=\"wp-image-10080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/varanasitemple_146020571824_650_040916061250.webp 650w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/varanasitemple_146020571824_650_040916061250-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Maa Brahmacharini Mandir<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Maa_Chandraghanta_Chandraghanta_Gali_Chowk\"><\/span>3- <strong>Maa Chandraghanta, Chandraghanta Gali, Chow<\/strong>k<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just outside the Chowk Police Station, you can visit the Chandraghanta Temple to witness Durga in her third form of Shakti. Prayed on the third day of Durga Puja, she is the destroyer of demons, sitting on a tiger, and has \u2018Dashbhuja\u2019, or Ten arms, six of which are armed with weapons, while the other four have a lotus, bell, and waterpot, along with a bare hand to bless her devotees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u091a\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0918\u0923\u094d\u091f\u093e\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e: !<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u092a\u093f\u0923\u094d\u0921\u091c\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0935\u0930\u093e\u0930\u0941\u0922\u093e \u091a\u0923\u094d\u0921\u0915\u094b\u092a\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0915\u0948\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0941\u0924\u093e\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u093e\u0926\u0902 \u0924\u0928\u0941\u0924\u0947 \u092e\u0939\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u091a\u0928\u094d\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0918\u0923\u094d\u091f\u0947\u0924\u093f \u0935\u093f\u0936\u094d\u0930\u0941\u0924\u093e\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seated upon a tiger, Goddess Chandraghanta is known to be fierce as her third eye remains open at all times. You can easily reach Chowk from Kashi Vishwanath Temple or Manikarnika Ghat to reach the Chandraghanta Temple in Chowk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-55_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Maa Chandraghanta\" class=\"wp-image-10093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-55_11zon.webp 950w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-55_11zon-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-55_11zon-768x428.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Maa Chandraghanta<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_Maa_Kushmanda_Temple_Durgakund_Varanasi\"><\/span>4- <strong>Maa Kushmanda Temple, Durgakund, Varanasi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashtabhuja Devi Kushmanda is known to have created the world by her mere laughter. Her eight hands hold weapons and a lotus, rosary, honey and waterpot. She sits on a lion, and her mantra is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0910\u0902 \u0939\u094d\u0930\u0940\u0902 \u0915\u094d\u0932\u0940\u0902 \u0915\u0942\u0937\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0902\u0921\u093e\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e: !<br>\u0938\u0941\u0930\u093e\u0938\u092e\u094d\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923\u0915\u0932\u0936\u0902 \u0930\u0941\u0927\u093f\u0930\u093e\u092a\u094d\u0932\u0941\u0924\u092e\u0947\u0935 \u091a\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0926\u0927\u093e\u0928\u093e \u0939\u0938\u094d\u0924\u092a\u0926\u094d\u092e\u093e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0902 \u0915\u0942\u0937\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0923\u094d\u0921\u093e \u0936\u0941\u092d\u0926\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0941 \u092e\u0947\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ma Kushmanda, as her name suggests, refers to \u2018Ku &#8211; A little\u2019, \u2018Ushma &#8211; Warmth\/Energy\u2019, and \u2018Anda &#8211; Cosmic Egg\u2019. Hence, the Goddess has the power of the Sun and is celebrated on the fourth day of Navaratri.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Durgakund-at-Night-1024x576.webp\" alt=\" Maa Kushmanda Temple\" class=\"wp-image-10082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Durgakund-at-Night-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Durgakund-at-Night-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Durgakund-at-Night-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Durgakund-at-Night-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Durgakund-at-Night.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em> Maa Kushmanda Temple<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_Maa_Skandmata_Jaitpura\"><\/span>5- <strong>Maa Skandmata, Jaitpura<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fifth Goddess, also seated on a lion, has four hands, two of which hold lotuses, the third holds her son, Kartikeya, and the fourth blesses her devotees in the Abhaymudra position. She is often considered the Goddess of Fire, and as her name suggests, she is the mother of the war god Skanda (Kartikeya).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u0938\u094d\u0915\u0928\u094d\u0926\u092e\u093e\u0924\u093e\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e: !<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0938\u093f\u0902\u0939\u093e\u0938\u0928\u0917\u0924\u093e \u0928\u093f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u092a\u0926\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0936\u094d\u0930\u093f\u0924\u0915\u0930\u0926\u094d\u0935\u092f\u093e\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0936\u0941\u092d\u0926\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0941 \u0938\u0926\u093e \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u0938\u094d\u0915\u0928\u094d\u0926\u092e\u093e\u0924\u093e \u092f\u0936\u0938\u094d\u0935\u093f\u0928\u0940\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skandamata is known to fulfil all the desires of her devotees, blessing them with salvation, power and wisdom. Often witnessed as being seated on a lotus, she is also known as Padmasani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/skandmata-bageshwari-temple-kashi_11zon-e1757591548233.webp\" alt=\"Maa Skandmata\" class=\"wp-image-10083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/skandmata-bageshwari-temple-kashi_11zon-e1757591548233.webp 638w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/skandmata-bageshwari-temple-kashi_11zon-e1757591548233-300x193.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Maa Skandmata<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-_Maa_Katyayani_%E2%80%93_Atma_Veereshwar_temple_Scindia_Ghat\"><\/span>6- <strong>Maa Katyayani &#8211; Atma Veereshwar temple, Scindia Ghat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located within the Atmaveereshwar Temple near Scindia Ghat, the sixth avatar of Goddess Durga is worshipped for strength, clarity and marriage resolution. Part of the Pancha Mudra Maha Peeth, she is dressed in green and pink clothes. Here is the mantra to get blessings from Maa Katyayani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u0915\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e: !<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u091a\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930\u0939\u093e\u0938\u094b\u091c\u094d\u091c\u0935\u0932\u0915\u0930\u093e \u0936\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u0942\u0932\u0935\u0930\u0935\u093e\u0939\u0928\u093e\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0915\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f\u0928\u0940 \u0936\u0941\u092d\u0902 \u0926\u0927\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u0926\u093e\u0928\u0935\u0918\u093e\u0924\u093f\u0928\u093f\u0964\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her four hands carry a Sword, a Trident, a Shield and a Lotus. You can witness her seated on a fierce lion. Pray to Maa Katyayani on the sixth day of Navaratri and get her blessings from the Atma Veereshwar Temple in Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-56_11zon-1.webp\" alt=\" Maa Katyayani\" class=\"wp-image-10094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-56_11zon-1.webp 950w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-56_11zon-1-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-56_11zon-1-768x428.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em> Maa Katyayani<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-_Maa_Kaalratri_Annapurna_temple_Kashi_Vishwanath_Gali\"><\/span>7- <strong>Maa Kaalratri Annapurna temple, Kashi Vishwanath Gali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With bloodshot eyes, the overall appearance of Maa Kalaratri is fear-inducing to many visitors. Her hair is wavering everywhere, she wears a garland of skulls around her neck and is seated on a donkey. She is the seventh Goddess among the Nava Durgas, symbolising death and time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u0915\u093e\u0932\u0930\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e: !<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u090f\u0915\u0935\u0947\u0923\u0940 \u091c\u092a\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0923\u092a\u0941\u0930\u093e \u0928\u0917\u094d\u0928 \u0915\u093e\u0932\u0930\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u092d\u0940\u0937\u0923\u093e|<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0926\u0902\u0937\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u0915\u0930\u093e\u0932\u094d\u0935\u0926\u0928\u0902 \u0918\u094b\u0930\u0902 \u092e\u0941\u0915\u094d\u0924\u0915\u0947\u0936\u094d\u0935\u0930\u092e\u094d||<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0932\u0932\u091c\u0924\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0902 \u0932\u0902\u092c\u094b\u0937\u094d\u091f\u093f\u0902 \u0936\u0924\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0923\u0902 \u0924\u0925\u0948\u0935 \u091a|<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0935\u093e\u092e\u092a\u093e\u0926\u094b\u0932\u094d\u0932\u093e\u0938\u094b\u0932\u094d\u0932\u094b\u0939 \u0932\u0924\u0915\u0928\u094d\u0924\u0915\u092d\u0942\u0936\u0923\u092e\u094d||<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Durga in the form of destruction may look very dangerous. Her hands are filled with a Trident (Trishula), Kripan, Vajra and a cup full of blood. Praying to her helps the devotees in being protected and fearless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-58_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Maa Kaalratri Annapurna\" class=\"wp-image-10096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-58_11zon.webp 950w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-58_11zon-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-58_11zon-768x428.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Maa Kaalratri Annapurna<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-_Maa_Mahagauri_Annapurna_Temple_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple\"><\/span>8- <strong>Maa Mahagauri, Annapurna Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With four hands carrying a trident (Trishul) and a Damru, while the other two hands in the Abhay Mudra and Varada Mudra, Maa Mahagauri is the eighth form of Durga Mata, whose Mantra is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0917\u094c\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e: !<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0936\u094d\u0935\u0947\u0924\u0947 \u0935\u0943\u0937\u0947 \u0938\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0941\u0922\u093e \u0936\u094d\u0935\u0947\u0924\u093e\u092e\u094d\u092c\u0930\u0927\u0930\u093e \u0936\u0941\u091a\u093f\u0903\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u092e\u0939\u093e\u0917\u094c\u0930\u0940 \u0936\u0941\u092d\u0902 \u0926\u0918\u093e\u0928\u094d\u092e\u0939\u093e\u0926\u0947\u0935\u092a\u094d\u0930\u092e\u094b\u0926\u0926\u093e\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She wears white clothes, riding on a bull, which showcases her purity, who shines like the moon. In order to slaughter the Shumbh and Nishumbh demons, this avatar was born when Parvati took a dip in the Ganges in the Himalayas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-59_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Maa Mahagauri\" class=\"wp-image-10097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-59_11zon.webp 950w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-59_11zon-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-59_11zon-768x428.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Maa Mahagauri<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-_Maa_Siddhidatri_Siddhmata_Gali_Golghar_Maidagin\"><\/span>9- <strong>Maa Siddhidatri, Siddhmata Gali, Golghar, Maidagin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Siddhidatri means the giver of Siddhis (or Superpower), who sits on a lotus, about to reach the highest form of Mahashakti. She carries a discus, conch shell, pink lotus and a mace in her hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0950 \u0910\u0902 \u0939\u094d\u0930\u0940\u0902 \u0915\u094d\u0932\u0940\u0902 \u0938\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093f\u0926\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e: !<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0938\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0927\u0917\u0928\u094d\u0927\u0930\u094d\u0935\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e\u0918\u0948\u0930\u0938\u0941\u0930\u0948\u0930\u092e\u0930\u0948\u0930\u092a\u093f\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0938\u0947\u0935\u094d\u092f\u092e\u093e\u0928\u093e \u0938\u0926\u093e \u092d\u0942\u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d \u0938\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093f\u0926\u093e \u0938\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093f\u0926\u093e\u092f\u093f\u0928\u0940\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0935\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0902\u091b\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u0928\u094b\u0930\u0925\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925 \u091a\u0928\u094d\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0918\u0915\u0943\u0924 \u0936\u0947\u0916\u0930\u093e\u092e\u094d\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0915\u092e\u0932\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093f\u0924\u093e\u0902 \u091a\u0924\u0941\u0930\u094d\u092d\u0941\u091c\u093e \u0938\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0927\u0940\u0926\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u092f\u0936\u0938\u094d\u0935\u0928\u0940\u092e\u094d\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0938\u094d\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0923\u093e\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0923\u093e \u0928\u093f\u0930\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0923\u091a\u0915\u094d\u0930\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093f\u0924\u093e\u0902 \u0928\u0935\u092e\u094d \u0926\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0917\u093e \u0924\u094d\u0930\u093f\u0928\u0947\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e\u092e\u094d\u0964<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0936\u0916, \u091a\u0915\u094d\u0930, \u0917\u0926\u093e, \u092a\u0926\u092e, \u0927\u0930\u093e\u0902 \u0938\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0927\u0940\u0926\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u092d\u091c\u0947\u092e\u094d\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maa Siddhidatri is the goddess providing wisdom, as she is believed to be the first light when the universe did not have a recognisable shape. She is the final avatar of the Durga Goddess, who is celebrated on the ninth day of Navaratri. Take the divine blessings from Maa Siddhidatri Mandir in Golghar on the Mahanavami.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel around comfortably with a local taxi in Varanasi with Chiku Cab. Simply download our official mobile app or dial 844-844-5504 for any concerns or communication with Chiku Cab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-60_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Maa Siddhidatri\" class=\"wp-image-10098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-60_11zon.webp 950w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-60_11zon-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chiku-cab-60_11zon-768x428.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Maa Siddhidatri<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Visit_Varanasi_during_Durga_PujaNavaratri_Celebrations\"><\/span><strong>Why Visit Varanasi during Durga Puja\/Navaratri Celebrations?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular as the Spiritual Capital of India and the City of Temples, you can already find thousands of ancient and modern temples, and various cultural events, in this ancient Indian city. This includes the beautifully decorated <strong>Nav Durga Temples in Varanasi, <\/strong>where you can find a crowd of devotees in line to pay respect to Goddess Durga. The Ghats of Varanasi are usually lit by beautiful Ganga Aartis, especially at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Durga Puja, you can see a number of Pandals in Varanasi, making the city look even more divine and beautiful. Alongside, the Navaratri celebrations are usually grand, with Dusshera making the city look powerfully spiritual. Furthermore, the illuminated ghats with thousands of Diyas (earthen lamps) raise the city\u2019s charm to the next level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hire an <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/varanasi-airport-taxi.html\"><strong>airport taxi in Varanasi<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>with Chiku Cab for comfortable airport transfer services. We ensure to provide you with timely pickup and drop-offs for a safe and timely journey by updating the drivers with your latest flight schedule, so you don\u2019t miss any!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus Tip<\/strong>: Try out some of the tastiest cuisines and desserts, especially the Malaiyo, which is created with natural morning dew on milk. This is available only in the winters (Nov to January), and hence, you cannot skip it at any cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Varanasi_during_Durga_Puja_Navaratri_2025\"><\/span><strong>What to do in Varanasi during Durga Puja \/Navaratri 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Varanasi is one of the holiest cities in India for Hindus. Hence, every festival is beautiful in the Cultural Capital of India. Since Dussehra\/Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of light over darkness, the City of Lights celebrates it enthusiastically.&nbsp; Hence, some of the top things to do in Varanasi during Navaratri\/Durga Puja 2025 are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nava Durga Yatra:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participate in the above Nava Durga Temples in Varanasi for a surreal experience of the aura of the divine energy of Kashi. This will help you submit all your worries and open your mind further for exploring the culture of India and Varanasi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nava Gauri Yatra:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The nine forms of Gauri are located in different locations across Varanasi, where devotees pray to the Goddesses for various reasons. These temples include: Mukhnirmalika\/Sukhnirvanika Gauri (Gai Ghat), Jyeshtha Gauri (Maidagin), Saubhagya Gauri (Adi Vishwanath Gali), Shringar Gauri (Kashi Vishwanath Temple), Vishalakshi Gauri (Mir Ghat), Lalita Gauri (Lalita Ghat), Bhavani Gauri (Annapurna Temple), Mangala Gauri (Panchganga Ghat), and Mahalaxmi Gauri (Laxmi Kund).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ram Leela:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Witness the grand 10-day Ramlila at Ramnagar Fort, along with other locations in Varanasi. This is followed by the Bharat Milap celebrations, a day after Lord Rama kills Ravana on Dusshera day (i.e. on 3rd October, 2025), at Nati Imli and Ramnagar Fort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pandal Hopping:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Love Kolkata\u2019s Pandal Hopping culture? Witness the same flavours in Varanasi with a range of cultural activities across the city, in hundreds of beautifully organised Pandals by the Bengali and other communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Navaratri Mela:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Temples, like the Durga Mandir at Durgakund, are decorated beautifully with grand fairs for the Navaratri Mela. This includes cultural events\/shows, food stalls and much more in the city of Temples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dusshera\/Durga Idol Visarjan (Vijayadashami):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participate in the idol submersion of Goddess Durga during the day in the Ganga Ghats, while at night, you can witness the grand celebration of burning Ravana with fireworks, celebrating the victory of truth over evil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trust_Chiku_Cab_for_all_your_Travelling_Needs\"><\/span><strong>Trust Chiku Cab for all your Travelling Needs!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/\">Chiku Cab<\/a> brings the <strong>best cab rental services in India <\/strong>to ensure your comfort, convenience and safety at all times. Providing services in almost all major Indian cities, Chiku Cab provides well-maintained taxis, verified chauffeurs, and pet-friendly cabs. Further, our services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24\/7 <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/taxi\/online-cab-booking-in-varanasi\/\">Online Bookings<\/a> and Customer Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe for women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility and Customisability in Tour Packages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local, Outstation, Airport\/Railway Station Transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sedans, SUVs, <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/tempo-traveller-varanasi.html\">Tempo Travellers<\/a>, Minibuses and Volvo Buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services in over 1000 Indian cities, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dedicated mobile application for bookings and customer support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? Download our official Chiku Cab mobile app from the Play Store and dial 844-844-5504 for all your queries and concerns, to resolve them with our customer care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon-1024x225.jpg\" alt=\"Download Chiku Cab Mobile App\" class=\"wp-image-7920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon-1024x225.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon-768x169.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM_11zon.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.techi.chikucab&amp;hl=en_IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Chiku Cab Mobile App <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><strong>Final Words<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Durga Puja is one of the most celebrated festivals in India, especially in Bengal, but Varanasi has it for you, and in a better way! You can enjoy the taste of the City of Lights with a vibe of Kolkata in the hundreds of big and small pandals in the city. Get the <strong>best cab services in Varanasi <\/strong>with Chiku Cab and travel around the top attractions in the city comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_What_are_the_names_of_Nava_Durga_Nine_forms_of_Goddesses\"><\/span>1- <strong>What are the names of Nava Durga (Nine forms of Goddesses)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The names of 9 Durga Avatars include: Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Book a Chiku Cab to comfortably travel around these popular temples with an expert local driver.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_How_is_Dusshera_celebrated_in_Varanasi\"><\/span>2- <strong>How is Dusshera celebrated in Varanasi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dusshera is celebrated with great pomp and show in Banaras. You can take a holy dip in the Ganges and witness the submersion of Durga idols in the morning, while in the evening, you can witness the burning of Ravana\u2019s effigy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Which_Shaktipeeth_is_in_Kashi\"><\/span>3- <strong>Which Shaktipeeth is in Kashi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vishalakshi Temple in Varanasi is considered one of the 51 Shaktipeethas in India, believed to be the place where Sati\u2019s eyes fell. In addition to it, the Manikarnika Ghat is also considered a Maha Shaktipeeth as Sati\u2019s earrings fell here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_Is_Navaratri_celebrated_in_Varanasi\"><\/span>4- <strong>Is Navaratri celebrated in Varanasi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Navaratri is celebrated with great pomp and show in Varanasi. Witness a heavy crowd in Durgakund and Maa Annapurna Temple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_What_are_the_9_Gauris_in_Banaras\"><\/span>5- <strong>What are the 9 Gauris in Banaras?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>9 Gauri Temples in Varanasi refer to the Nav Gauri Yatra, which is a special pilgrimage to visit nine different temples dedicated to nine forms of Gauri Devi (another form of Parvati). 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