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Lalita Gauri Mandir (Template:Langx), also known as Lalita Mata Mandir, is one of the important and historic temples in the holy city of Varanasi.[1][2] This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Lalita Gauri (form of Goddess Parvati).[3] The Mandir was constructed in early 19th century. The temple was constructed between 1800–1804 by Rana Bahadur Shah. Lalita Gauri Mandir is situated on the Lalita Ghat and the ghat was named after this temple.[4][5][6]
History
King of Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah took exile in Varanasi from 1800 to 1804 and titled himself as "Swami Nirgunanda". During his exile, he decided to build a ghat to house replica of Pashupatinath Temple in Varanasi. The spot chosen was Lalit Ghat, which was named after the Lalita Gauri mandir. Shah constructed a Nepali Mandir along with the Ghat.[7][8]
Significance and religious belief
Lalita Gauri is the third form of Goddess Gauri (who is a form of Goddess Parvati).[1][9] It is believed that a person who worships Lalita Gauri, will attain wealth and prosperity.[5]
Location
Lalita Gauri mandir is situated on the Ck.1/67, Lalita Ghat, 5 kilometers South-East of Varanasi Junction railway station and 300 meters East of Kashi Vishwanath Temple.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nine forms of Goddess Gauri.
- ↑ Lalita Mandir.
- ↑ Ghat of Goddess. The Times of India.
- ↑ Ghats of Varanasi.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Devi temples.
- ↑ Devotees throng Lalita Gauri Temple. The Times of India.
- ↑ Nepali Mandir.
- ↑ A piece of Nepal in Varanasi. The Times of India.
- ↑ Goddess Parvati.
- ↑ Lalita Gauri Temple, Varanasi, Priyanka(2018-06-21). Retrieved 2021-11-23.
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