Built in the 18th century, the Durga temple is full of incense, and many Hindus come to worship every day. The appearance of the temple is red, and it is dedicated to the goddess Durga. She is one of the incarnations of Parvadi, the wife of the Hindu god of destruction Shiva. There are often monkeys around the temple, so it is also called the monkey temple. Located on the south side of the old street, a short rickshaw ride. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple, so tourists are not allowed to enter. However, you can see the scenery inside from the cloister around the temple, and you can take pictures. You can also see devout Hindus doing pilgrimages. There are many monkeys in the temple, they are not friendly, and they are often attacked by monkeys for no reason, so be careful.
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Show More ReviewsThe Durga Temple is located in the south of the old city street of Varanasi. It was built in the 18th century. The goddess Durga enshrined in it is the incarnation of Parvati, the wife of the Hindu destroyer Shiva. It also enshrines Shiva's linga. As soon as I got there, I found that this temple with a red exterior wall was very popular. The red exterior was very conspicuous and many Hindus came to worship.