Annapurna Mata Temple
Annapurna Jayanti is considered to have special significance in Hindu religion, which is celebrated on Margashirsha Purnima. This day is dedicated to Mother Annapurna, who is considered the goddess of food and prosperity. This time Annapurna Jayanti is on 4 December 2025. On this day, Goddess Annapurna is worshiped with rituals and blessings are sought from her food. Mother Annapurna is a form of Goddess Parvati, who provides food to the universe. In this article we will know about some famous temples of Mata Annapurna.
Mata Annapurna Temple
Annapurna Devi Temple: There are many temples located in the country, the most famous of which are in Varanasi and Indore. The temple of Varanasi is near Kashi Vishwanath Temple. At the same time, the temple located in Indore was rebuilt in 1959 and its architecture is inspired by Indo-Aryan and Dravidian style.
Mata Annapurna Temple, Varanasi
This temple of Mata Annapurna is located near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which is dedicated to Annapurna, the goddess of food and nutrition. Its golden darshan is open for five days from Dhanteras to Bhaiya Dooj. During this time, devotees get lava and other things from the mother’s treasury, which are kept in the house for prosperity and food and wealth blessings. Annakoot festival is also celebrated in this temple.
Mata Annapurna Temple, Indore
This temple of Mata Annapurna located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh was established in the 9th century and was rebuilt in 1959. Its architecture is in Indo-Aryan and Dravidian style, which is one of the famous temples here. The main gate of this temple is built on the statues of four huge elephants. In this temple complex, there are temples of Mother Annapurna as well as other deities like Lord Shiva, Hanuman and Kalbhairav.
Annapurna Temple, Kannauj
Located in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, this temple is one of the 51 Siddhapeethas of Goddess Annapurna. It is believed that by putting the soil of this temple in the fields, there is no shortage of grains. The history of Annapurna Devi Temple of Tirwa dates back to the 16th century, which was built by Raja Pritam Singh of Tirwa after the dream of the Mother Goddess. This temple is considered as Siddhapeeth.
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