Title: Durga Temple in Varanasi - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Durga Temple Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Durga-Temple-Hotels.0-l6106562-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Varanasi](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Varanasi.d3724.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Varanasi](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Varanasi.d3724.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Durga Temple Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Durga-Temple.d6106562.Car-Rental-Guide)[Varanasi Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Varanasi.d3724.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Durga Temple Tours and Activities ![Durga Temple showing markets and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106562/b571c4a5-57b5-4222-8cbb-5089cde6bdbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durga Temple showing markets and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106562/b571c4a5-57b5-4222-8cbb-5089cde6bdbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durga Temple featuring markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106562/dc05004e-b4c7-40eb-bccf-b40d29446c45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durga Temple which includes a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106562/a742affa-bd44-411e-bb4d-db0d9c07f12b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durga Temple which includes markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106562/5a5a994d-089f-47cd-b4d4-659aa3152a3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Durga Temple Activities [Varanasi travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Varanasi.dx3724) --- --- #### Discover an immaculate image of a revered Hindu god and watch mischievous troops of monkeys at this attractive centuries-old temple. The Durga Temple is one of Varanasi’s many sacred places of worship, a striking red-hued temple adorned with religious icons. Walk among pilgrims and watch as they lay offerings at the shrines. Come to experience a lively Hindu festival and witness ancient rituals. Durga Temple celebrates the Hindu god Durga, the personification of female divinity. It’s often called the Monkey Temple due to the impish monkeys that scamper in and around the temple’s grounds. Visit Durga Kund, the water tank at the rear of the temple, for great views of the red and ocher painted façade. A mirror image of the temple reflects in the tranquil waters on bright days. Return to the main entrance and feel the energetic buzz of the crowds of pilgrims. Step inside to discover a courtyard surrounded by elegant two-level arcades. Look for the forked stake, which is used at festivals for the sacrificial beheading of goats. At the heart of the temple is an impressive shikhara, a spire-clad tower crowning the central sanctum. Access to the sanctum is for Hindus only but it’s interesting to watch devotees ring the bells, recite prayers and lay offerings at the shrines and icons. Legend states that the statue of the goddess Durga appeared immaculately after the foundation of the temple. Watch for the monkeys, who prey on scraps of food and the possessions of unsuspecting visitors. Be watchful of your belongings as the monkeys jump between the temple’s walls and archways. The temple is about a 30-minute drive from Godowlia Chowk, in the heart of Varanasi’s Old City. Public buses stop close to the temple. Alternatively, get here using a tuk-tuk or taxi. If you’re feeling active, walk the 4 miles (7 kilometers) from Godowlia Chowk via Varanasi’s lively city streets. Nearby attractions along the Ganges include Assi Ghat and Tulsi Ghat. The Durga Temple is open daily and admission is free. 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