Lalita Gauri Mandir, Hindu temple in Varanasi district, India.
Lalita Gauri Mandir is a Hindu temple with traditional architectural elements that blend stone carvings and temple structures. The complex contains multiple shrines and courtyards arranged in the style typical of North Indian temples.
The temple was established in the early 1800s when Rana Bahadur Shah of Nepal resided in Varanasi during a period of his life. This connection links the shrine to both Nepali and local religious history.
The temple honors Lalita Devi, a form of Goddess Parvati, and serves as a place where worshippers gather daily to perform prayers and rituals. You can observe the ongoing spiritual practices that define this sacred site.
The temple sits a short distance southeast of Varanasi's main railway station and can be reached by foot or local transport. Nearby religious sites can be visited together as part of a walking route.
The temple grounds include a rest house for pilgrims and connect directly to Lalita Ghat, providing access to the sacred Ganges River. This layout makes the site a complete experience of Varanasi's spiritual life.
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