Shri Durga Kund (Kushmanda Devi) Mandir, Varanasi
श्री दुर्गा कुंड (कूष्माण्डा देवी) मंदिर • वाराणसी • Maa Kushmanda Durga (Swayambhu Mukha-Yantra Vigraha — Fourth Navadurga)
Narrated in the Devi Bhagavata Purana and Kashi Khanda (Chapter 71), Maa Durga rested at this sacred Kund after slaying the demon Durgamasura at the behest of King Subahu of Kashi. Rani Bhabani of Natore built the striking red-ochre sandstone Nagara temple with dozens of subsidiary spires.
Sacred Sevas, Archana, Bhog & Prasad Offerings
Book official VIP Darshan slots, Gotra Sankalp Archana, Shringar Seva, and consecrated Prasad delivery for Shri Durga Kund (Kushmanda Devi) Mandir, Varanasi.
Maa Kushmanda Saptashati Path & Shringar Chunri Arpan
Vedic Durga Saptashati Kavach-Argala-Kilak recitation and red hibiscus-Chunri offering at Durga Kund Mandir.
Durga Kund Consecrated Sindoor, Chunri & Peda Box
Sanctum Sindoor, red Chunri, Raksha Sutra, and dry Banarasi Peda dispatched via Speed Post.
Sacred Lineage of Shri Durga Kund (Kushmanda Devi) Mandir, Varanasi
Narrated in the Devi Bhagavata Purana and Kashi Khanda (Chapter 71), Maa Durga rested at this sacred Kund after slaying the demon Durgamasura at the behest of King Subahu of Kashi. Rani Bhabani of Natore built the striking red-ochre sandstone Nagara temple with dozens of subsidiary spires.
Sanctum Maryada & Pilgrim Protocol
Traditional attire recommended; major pilgrimage center on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri and during the annual Shravan Mela.
- Free Footwear Stand (Juta Ghar) & Cloakroom at Main Gate
- Senior Citizen & Differently-Abled Assisted Darshan Queue
- Carry Valid Govt Photo ID for VIP Darshan & Seva Sankalp
Offer Sacred e-Chanda & Puja Seva
Every voluntary offering is linked to your verified Utsav Sangh Devotee account so you can download official receipts and track status anytime in your Passbook.
Heritage & Community Chronicle of Shri Durga Kund (Kushmanda Devi) Mandir, Varanasi
Sacred Consecration & Sthala Purana
Narrated in the Devi Bhagavata Purana and Kashi Khanda (Chapter 71), Maa Durga rested at this sacred Kund after slaying the demon Durgamasura at the behest of King Subahu of Kashi. Rani Bhabani of Natore built the striking red-ochre sandstone Nagara temple with dozens of subsidiary spires.
Sanctum Architecture & Pilgrim Corridor
Preserving classical temple architecture, daily Vedic rituals (Mangala Aarti: 05:00 AM | Bhog Aarti: 12:00 PM | Sandhya Shringar Aarti: 07:30 PM | Shayan Aarti: 10:00 PM), and pilgrim annakshetra hospitality in Varanasi.
Digital Seva Desk & Pilgrim Portal
Online booking for VIP Darshan, Gotra Sankalp Archana, Consecrated Prasad dispatch, and transparent temple trust offerings.
Executive Office Bearers
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Devotee Seva & Facilities
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Annual Smaranika
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