Kshetra and Yogini shrines
Virupakshi Devi
Kashi Vishwanath precinct · CK 35/19
History & traditions
This goddess is listed among both the Gauris and the Kshetra Devis. Ask the temple help desk about access to the historic image.
Deity & sacred image
- Deity or sacred figure
- Virupakshi 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.