Maa Sankata Devi Temple – Varanasi

 

Maa Sankata Devi Temple is located on the Sindhia Ghat in Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh State.

It is believed that the history of the Maa Sankatha temple dates back to the Ramayana. Following, the Pandavas arrived in Kashi during their exile. And that's where they erected this magnificent Sankatha Mata idol. After paying homage to her, Pandav spent around a year at this location. Following their ardent devotion, Maa Sankatha took away all of their misery. With Maa Sankatha's blessing, the Pandavas emerged victorious in the Mahabharata conflict.

The temple of Mata Sankata in Kashi is truly magnificent, with unique architecture different from other temples. The idol of Mata Sankata, about five feet tall, is installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. As one enters the temple, there is a spacious courtyard with a giant peepal tree surrounded by platforms.

It is believed that witnessing Mata Sankata in her divine form bestows fortune and prosperity upon her devotees. When one worships with a pure heart, all worries are removed for the devotee.

On the fourteenth day of the bright half of the month of Paush, Mata Sankata is specially adorned.

On the eighth day of Navaratri, devotees gather here in large numbers.

Timings

5.30 am to 10.30 pm

4.30 am – Morning Aarti

2.30 pm – Bhog

11.00 pm – Shringar Aarti

How to reach the Temple

6 km from Varanasi Railway Station.