Sankata Devi Mandir
Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh
Sankata Devi Mandir, also known as Sankata Mata Mandir or simply Sankata Mandir; often referred to with prefix of Sri, 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 Sankata Devi. The Mandir was constructed in 18th century by King of Baroda. It is believed that this is the only temple in India dedicated to Sankata Devi.
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Where it is
Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Kashi Railway station (KEI), about 3 km by road.
- By air: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS), about 28 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple – Vishwanath Gali, Varanasi (Kashi), on the western bank of the Ganga (about 1 km)
- Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple – Sankat Mochan Road, near the Assi river and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (about 5 km)
- Maa Vindhyavasini Temple – Vindhyachal, Mirzapur district (on the Ganga, between Varanasi and Prayagraj) (about 67 km)
- Hanuman Garhi – Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (about 230 km)
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya – Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya, Ayodhya district (about 230 km)
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