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'''Annapurna Devi Mandir''' ({{lang-hi|अन्नपूर्णा देवी मंदिर}}), ([[Also known as|a.k.a.]] '''Annapurna Mata Mandir''' and '''Annapurna Mandir'''), is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of [[Varanasi]]. This temple has great religious importance in [[Hinduism]] and is dedicated to the goddess [[Annapoorna devi|Annapurna Devi]]. [[Annapoorna devi|Annapurna Devi]] is a [[Devi|Hindu goddess]] for nourishment and is a form of Goddess [[Parvati]]. Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by [[Bajirao I|Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao]].<ref name="Annapurna Devi Mandir">{{cite news|title=Annapurna Devi Mandir|publisher=Varanasi.org|accessdate=Jun 2015|url=http://www.varanasi.org.in/annapurna-temple-varanasi}}</ref><ref name="Bhavani Devi">{{cite news|title=Bhavani Devi|publisher=Varanasi Temples|accessdate=Jun 2015|url=http://varanasi-temples.com/category/devi-temples/annapurna-devi/}}</ref><ref name="Annapurna Temple in Varanasi">{{cite news|title=Annapurna Temple in Varanasi|publisher=Temple Travel|accessdate=Jun 2015|url=http://www.templetravel.net/2013/04/annapurna-temple-in-varanasi-uttar.html}}</ref><ref name="Annapurna Temple, Varanasi">{{cite news|title=Annapurna Temple, Varanasi |publisher=My Temples India |accessdate=Jun 2015 |url=http://mytemplesindia.com/hindu-temple-uttarpradesh/annapurna-temple-varanasi-kashi/ }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
'''Annapurna Devi Mandir''' ({{langx|hi|अन्नपूर्णा देवी मंदिर}}), also known as '''Annapurna Mata Mandir''' and '''Annapurna Mandir''', is one of the most famous [[Hindu temple]]s (Mandir) in the holy city of [[Varanasi]]. This temple has great religious importance in [[Hinduism]] and is dedicated to the goddess [[Annapoorna devi|Annapurna]]. Annapurna is the [[Devi|Hindu goddess]] for nourishment and is a form of the goddess [[Parvati]]. The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by [[Maratha empire|Maratha]] [[Peshwa]] [[Bajirao I]].<ref name="Annapurna Devi Mandir">{{cite news|title=Annapurna Devi Mandir|publisher=Varanasi.org|access-date=29 June 2015|url=http://www.varanasi.org.in/annapurna-temple-varanasi}}</ref><ref name="Bhavani Devi">{{cite news|title=Bhavani Devi|publisher=Varanasi Temples|access-date=29 June 2015|url=http://varanasi-temples.com/category/devi-temples/annapurna-devi/}}</ref><ref name="Annapurna Temple in Varanasi">{{cite news|title=Annapurna Temple in Varanasi|publisher=Temple Travel|access-date=29 June 2015|url=http://www.templetravel.net/2013/04/annapurna-temple-in-varanasi-uttar.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406041844/http://www.templetravel.net/2013/04/annapurna-temple-in-varanasi-uttar.html|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Annapurna Temple, Varanasi">{{cite news|title=Maa Annapurneshwari Stotram |publisher=Bhakti Song |access-date=3 January 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NaYhGJ7-gY }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Annapurna Devi Mandir was constructed in 1729 [[AD]] by [[Bajirao I|Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao]].<ref name="Annapurna Temple in Varanasi"/>
Annapurna Devi Mandir was constructed in 1729 [[AD]] by [[Bajirao I|Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao]].<ref name="Annapurna Temple in Varanasi"/><ref>{{cite book|title=The Top Ten Temple Towns of India|publisher=Mark Age Publication|first=S.C.|last=Karkar|location=Kolkota|isbn=978-81-87952-12-1|year=2009|page=11}}</ref>


==Construction==
==Construction==
Annapurna Devi Mandir is constructed in [[Nagara architecture]] and has [[Sanctum (Temple)|sanctum]] with large pillared porch which houses picture of image of Goddess [[Annapoorna devi|Annapurna Devi]]. The temple houses two idols of Goddess [[Annapoorna devi|Annapurna Devi]]; one made of [[gold]] and other of [[brass]]. The brass idol is available for daily [[darśana]] whereas [[darśana]] of the gold idol can only be done once a year; day before [[Diwali]] ([[Annakut]] day).<ref name="Annapurna Temple in Varanasi"/>
The temple is constructed in [[Nagara architecture]] and has [[garbhagriha|sanctum]] with large pillared porch, which houses a picture of goddess [[Annapoorna devi|Annapurna]]. The temple also houses two icons of the goddess; one made of gold and other of brass. The brass icon is available for daily [[Darśana|darshan]] (viewing & worship). The gold icon can be only seen once a year; on [[Annakut]] day.<ref name="Annapurna Temple in Varanasi"/>


==Legend==
==Religious belief==
In [[Hindu mythology]], there are two popular beliefs behind the origin of this temple.
According to [[Puranic Hinduism]], [[Mahagauri]] is the eighth form of Goddess [[Durga]] and she was white in colour and very beautiful. (Maha,महा = great, extreme; Gauri गौरी = white colour). She wears white clothes and rides a white bull.<ref name="Mahagauri">{{cite news|title=Mahagauri |publisher=Mahagauri.com |accessdate=Jul 2015 |url=http://www.mahagauri.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051230150249/http://www.mahagauri.com/ |dead-url=yes |archive-date=2005-12-30 }}</ref> In [[Hindu mythology]], there are two popular beliefs behind the origin of this temple.


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According to one belief, once the goddess [[Parvati]] closed all three eyes of her husband [[Shiva]]. Due to this, the entire world was filled with darkness. Parvati lost her fair complexion (''Gauri'' form). She asked Shiva for his help to reacquire her Gauri form. Shiva asked her to donate ''anna'' (food) in Varanasi. Hence, she took the form of [[Annapoorna devi|Annapurna]] (the goddess of food) with a golden pot and ladle, and donated food in Varanasi.
===Mahagauri losing her ''Gauri Rupa''===


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According to another belief, once Shiva commented that the entire world (including food) is ''[[Maya (illusion)|maya]]'' (illusion). Parvati, the goddess of food, got angry and decided to demonstrate the importance of food by making all the food on earth disappear. The world started to suffer due to hunger. Shiva finally came to Parvati and acknowledged the importance of food, begging for food at her door. Parvati became happy, offered food by her own hands to Shiva and then made a kitchen in Varanasi for her devotees.
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According to one belief, once [[Parvati|Mata Parvati]] closed all three eyes of [[Lord Shiva]]. Due to this, condition of ''dissolution'' ([[pralaya]]) arose since entire world was under darkness. [[Parvati|Mata Parvati]] too lost her ''Gauri Rupa'' (white color) and asked [[Lord Shiva]] for his help in attaining the ''Gauri Rupa'' again. She was asked by [[Lord Shiva]] to donate ''anna'' (food) in [[Varanasi|Kashi]]. She hence came in form of [[Annapoorna devi|Annapurna Devi]] ''Rupa'' with a golden pot and ladle and made ''anna daan'' in Varanasi. [[Parvati|Mata Parvati]] hence attained the ''Gauri Rupa'' again.


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==Location==
=== Maya (illusion) ===


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Annapurna Devi Mandir is situated in Visheshwarganj, [[Varanasi]]. It is situated 15 meters North-West of the famous [[Kashi Vishwanath Mandir]], 200 meters west of [[Vishalakshi Temple]], 350 meters West of [[Manikarnika Ghat]], 5 kilometers South-East of [[Varanasi Junction railway station]] and 4.5 kilometers North-East of [[Banaras Hindu University]].
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According to another belief, once [[Parvati|Mata Parvati]] (who also is Goddess of food) got very angry when [[Lord Shiva]] told her that the entire world (including food) is '''''[[Maya (illusion)|maya]]'''''. In order to demonstrate the importance of food to [[Lord Shiva]], she made all the food on earth disappear. Entire world started to suffer due hunger. [[Lord Shiva]] finally came to [[Parvati|Mata Parvati]] and acknowledged the importance of food. [[Parvati|Mata Parvati]] became happy, offered food by her own hands to [[Lord Shiva]] and then made a kitchen in [[Varanasi]] for her devotees.


===Annapuran Devi Temple, Indore===
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==Location==
There is one more Annapurna Mandir, which is in [[Indore]] city, state MP. Maa Annapurna is the Goddess of Food and Nourishment.


The entrance of the temple is adorned with four-life size statues of elephants, and the architectural splendour of the temple makes it a must-visit for all tourists.<ref>https://wanderon.in/blogs/annapurna-temple-in-indore</ref>
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Annapurna Devi Mandir is situated in Visheshwarganj, [[Varanasi]]. It is situated 15 meters North-West of the famous [[Kashi Vishwanath Mandir]], 350 meters West of [[Manikarnika Ghat]], 5 kilometers South-East of [[Varanasi Junction railway station]] and 4.5 kilometers North-East of [[Banaras Hindu University]].<ref name=" Location ">{{cite news|title=Location|publisher=Google Maps|accessdate=Jul 2015|url=https://www.google.co.uk/maps/}}</ref>

===Annapurna Devi Temple, Kannauj===

This temple dedicated to Goddess Annapurna is situated in the outskirts of [[Kannauj]]. This is a miraculous temple dedicated to the Goddess, every year lakhs of people come here to visit.<ref>https://kannauj.nic.in/tourist-place/annapurna/</ref><ref>https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/kannauj-hindu-temple-of-kannauj-soil-becomes-farmers-rich-and-happy-know-history-5640875.html</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Hindu temples in Varanasi]]
* [[Hindu temples in Varanasi]]
* [[List of Kuldevi of Rajput Clan]]
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"Annapurna Mandir" redirects here. For the 1954 Indian film, see Annapurnar Mandir.
Annapurna Devi Mandir
अन्नपूर्णा देवी मंदिर
Pictorial depiction of Goddess Annapurna Devi offering food to Shiva
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictVaranasi
DeityAnnapurna Devi
FestivalsNavaratri, Annakut
Location
LocationVisheshwarganj, Varanasi
StateUttar Pradesh
Country India
Annapurna Devi Mandir is located in Varanasi district
Annapurna Devi Mandir
Temple location on Varanasi district map
Geographic coordinates25°19′04″N 82°58′26″E / 25.317645°N 82.973914°E / 25.317645; 82.973914
Architecture
TypeNagara architecture
CreatorMaratha Peshwa Baji Rao
Completed1729
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Monument(s)Two (main)
Elevation80[1] m (262 ft)

Annapurna Devi Mandir (Hindi: अन्नपूर्णा देवी मंदिर), also known as Annapurna Mata Mandir and Annapurna Mandir, is one of the most famous Hindu temples (Mandir) in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. Annapurna is the Hindu goddess for nourishment and is a form of the goddess Parvati. The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I.[2][3][4][5]

History

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Annapurna Devi Mandir was constructed in 1729 AD by Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao.[4][6]

Construction

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The temple is constructed in Nagara architecture and has sanctum with large pillared porch, which houses a picture of goddess Annapurna. The temple also houses two icons of the goddess; one made of gold and other of brass. The brass icon is available for daily darshan (viewing & worship). The gold icon can be only seen once a year; on Annakut day.[4]

Legend

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In Hindu mythology, there are two popular beliefs behind the origin of this temple.

According to one belief, once the goddess Parvati closed all three eyes of her husband Shiva. Due to this, the entire world was filled with darkness. Parvati lost her fair complexion (Gauri form). She asked Shiva for his help to reacquire her Gauri form. Shiva asked her to donate anna (food) in Varanasi. Hence, she took the form of Annapurna (the goddess of food) with a golden pot and ladle, and donated food in Varanasi.

According to another belief, once Shiva commented that the entire world (including food) is maya (illusion). Parvati, the goddess of food, got angry and decided to demonstrate the importance of food by making all the food on earth disappear. The world started to suffer due to hunger. Shiva finally came to Parvati and acknowledged the importance of food, begging for food at her door. Parvati became happy, offered food by her own hands to Shiva and then made a kitchen in Varanasi for her devotees.

Location

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Annapurna Devi Mandir is situated in Visheshwarganj, Varanasi. It is situated 15 meters North-West of the famous Kashi Vishwanath Mandir, 200 meters west of Vishalakshi Temple, 350 meters West of Manikarnika Ghat, 5 kilometers South-East of Varanasi Junction railway station and 4.5 kilometers North-East of Banaras Hindu University.

Annapuran Devi Temple, Indore

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There is one more Annapurna Mandir, which is in Indore city, state MP. Maa Annapurna is the Goddess of Food and Nourishment.

The entrance of the temple is adorned with four-life size statues of elephants, and the architectural splendour of the temple makes it a must-visit for all tourists.[7]

Annapurna Devi Temple, Kannauj

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This temple dedicated to Goddess Annapurna is situated in the outskirts of Kannauj. This is a miraculous temple dedicated to the Goddess, every year lakhs of people come here to visit.[8][9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Elevation". Elevation finder. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Annapurna Devi Mandir". Varanasi.org. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Bhavani Devi". Varanasi Temples. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Annapurna Temple in Varanasi". Temple Travel. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Maa Annapurneshwari Stotram". Bhakti Song. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  6. ^ Karkar, S.C. (2009). The Top Ten Temple Towns of India. Kolkota: Mark Age Publication. p. 11. ISBN 978-81-87952-12-1.
  7. ^ https://wanderon.in/blogs/annapurna-temple-in-indore
  8. ^ https://kannauj.nic.in/tourist-place/annapurna/
  9. ^ https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/kannauj-hindu-temple-of-kannauj-soil-becomes-farmers-rich-and-happy-know-history-5640875.html
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