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Vishalakshi Temple

Varanasi, India
Best timeOct–Mar
Set inVaranasi, India
In season~81°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

52–102°F
CurrencyINR
LanguageHindi
TimezoneUTC+05:30
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Map showing the location of Vishalakshi Temple
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Nov–May. Go in Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 80%
WarmestMay · 102°F
WettestAug
Best windowOct–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Vishalakshi Devi Temple, also known as Vishalakshi Gauri Mandir, is a Hindu temple in Varanasi dedicated to the goddess Parvati. It is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas, where Shakti is worshipped as Vishalakshi Devi and Bhairava as Kaal Bhairav. The temple is believed to mark the site where the gem from Sati’s right earring (manikarṇa) fell; consequently, the goddess is also known as Manikarni Devi.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Mar, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Ramnagar Fort
3 mi away
New Vishwanath Temple
3 mi away
Sarnath Museum
5 mi away
Bandhavgarh National Park
172 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vishalakshi Temple?

The best time to visit Vishalakshi Temple is October–March, in Varanasi, India.

Where is Vishalakshi Temple?

Vishalakshi Temple is in Varanasi, India.

What is Vishalakshi Temple known for?

The Vishalakshi Devi Temple, also known as Vishalakshi Gauri Mandir, is a Hindu temple in Varanasi dedicated to the goddess Parvati. It is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas, where Shakti is worshipped as Vishalakshi Devi and Bhairava as Kaal Bhairav. The temple is believed to mark the site where the gem from Sati’s right earring (manikarṇa) fell; consequently, the goddess is also known as Manikarni Devi.

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