Other Devi shrines
Brahmani Devi (Brahmi)
Brahmeshwar, Khalispura · D 33/66
History & traditions
The survey places this Matrika near the Brahmeshwar well. Ask for Brahmani within the precinct, which is reached through the old-city lanes.
Brahmani is the Matrika associated with Brahma. The field inventory gives the Brahmeshwar well as the landmark in Khalispura. Simhatunda Vinayak is recorded at the same address, so give the deity name once you reach the precinct.
Deity & sacred image
- Deity or sacred figure
- Brahmani Devi (Brahmi), 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
Other Devi shrines
Kashi’s goddess shrines include neighbourhood guardians, forms of Chandi, and Matrikas or mother goddesses. The Kashi Khanda describes Durga protecting the city with a wider group of Shaktis. This makes the named precinct important when different forms are worshipped in adjoining lanes or within the same temple.