TempleDurgakund, near Assi and BHU
Durga Kund Temple
A striking red temple of Goddess Durga beside a large sacred pond, especially lively during Navratri.
About
The Durga Kund temple was built in the 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Bengal. Painted in deep red to honour the goddess, it is built in the North Indian Nagara style with a tall, layered spire.
Beside the temple lies the Durga Kund, a large stone-stepped tank that gives the area its name. The view of the red temple reflected in the water is especially beautiful in the evening.
During both Navratris, and on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the temple is packed with devotees, and a fair-like atmosphere fills the streets around it.
Don't miss
- Red Nagara-style temple
- The sacred Durga Kund tank
- Navratri celebrations
- Tulsi Manas Mandir next door
Travel tips
- Combine Durga Kund, Tulsi Manas Mandir and Sankat Mochan in one morning; they are all close together.
- Navratri evenings are beautiful but very crowded.
- Hold on to your prasad; monkeys are common in the area.
Location
Durgakund, near Assi and BHU
Nearby places
TempleTulsi Manas Mandir
A white marble temple of Lord Ram whose walls are engraved with the entire Ramcharitmanas.
- Timings: Roughly 5:30 AM to 12 PM and 3:30 PM to 9 PM
- Entry: Free
TempleSankat Mochan Temple
An ancient Hanuman temple linked to Tulsidas. Tuesdays and Saturdays are the busiest.
- Timings: Roughly 5 AM to 10 PM (closed briefly in the afternoon)
- Entry: Free
TempleNew Vishwanath Temple (BHU)
A grand marble Shiva temple in the BHU campus with one of the tallest temple spires in India, open to all.
- Timings: Roughly 4 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 9 PM
- Entry: Free