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Vishalakshi Mandir




Vishalakshi Mandir is one of the holy shaktipithas situated at Mira Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This temple enshrines the idol of Goddess Vishalakshi, the Wide-Eyed Goddess. It is one of the important sites, where various parts of the disintegrating body of Sati are believed to have fallen while it was carried by the heartbroken Shiva.

Nearby attractions include Dharma Kupa and the shivling of Dharmesha.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Varanasi
Location: Varanasi    

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