Kshetra and Yogini shrines
Bhishmachandi Devi
Pashapani Vinayak II precinct, Sadar Bazaar
History & traditions
This Chandi shrine is listed in Sadar Bazaar. Specify the Pashapani precinct to distinguish it from Bhimachandi village.
Deity & sacred image
- Deity or sacred figure
- Bhishmachandi Devi, a form of the Goddess in Kashi’s Shakti tradition
- Idol or shrine image
- The sources identify the deity. The image’s appearance and material are unconfirmed.
PILGRIMAGE CONTEXT
Kshetra and Yogini shrines
Kshetra means a sacred area. The Kashi Khanda describes its protection through groups of Shaktis distributed across the city. Singh’s inventory records local identifications using landmarks such as wells, host temples and walls. The survey address helps distinguish the particular image from the main deity of the precinct.