Maa Brahmacharini Durga Temple Varanasi, UP
Maa Brahmacharini: Know where the mother’s temple is
The famous temple of Goddess Brahmacharini, another name for penance and austerity, is situated at Balaji Ghat in Karnaghanta area of Varanasi.
Brahmacharini was the daughter of Himalaya Parvat and Maina. To get Lord Shiva as her husband, she performed unprecedented penance for Lord Shiva on the advice of Narad ji.
Fasted without food for many years. Endured the troubles by living under the open sky. During this penance, her body became emaciated. Even the gods and sages described this penance of the mother as unique. It is said that no one has done such penance till date.
The famous temple of Goddess Brahmacharini, another name for penance and austerity, is situated at Balaji Ghat in Karnaghanta area of Varanasi. Although devotees come for darshan in Brahmacharini Devi temple throughout the year, but during Navratri, devotees have to stand in line and wait for their turn to have darshan here.On the second day of Navratri, there is a flood of devotees here. It is believed that by worshiping here with true heart, the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled. Red flowers, red chunri and prasad are offered in the temple of Mata.