Navagauri
Vishalakshi Devi Temple
Mir Ghat, Lahori Tola · near Dharmakupa
History & traditions
In the local Shakti Peetha tradition, the goddess is associated with Sati’s ear ornament and is also called Manikarni. The Kashi portal places the main image in the sanctum and identifies Kaal Bhairav as the associated Bhairav. The smaller Vishvabhuja shrine and Dharmakupa well are part of the surrounding pilgrimage landscape.
Deity & sacred image
- Deity or sacred figure
- Vishalakshi Gauri, a form of Shakti
- Idol or shrine image
- The local temple directory describes an older Adi Vishalakshi image behind the figure installed in front.
PILGRIMAGE CONTEXT
Navagauri
Kashi’s Navagauri tradition brings together nine forms of Gauri. The city’s heritage survey often identifies a Gauri by her host shrine or the lane above a ghat. For example, Lalita Gauri belongs to the Lalita Ghat precinct, while Bhavani Gauri is associated with Annapurna in Vishwanath Gali. Follow the name of the form when several Devi images share a precinct.