Near Kashi Vishwanath
All within a short walk of the main temple.
Next door
Annapurna Devi
The goddess who feeds the world, just steps from Vishwanath.
Read moreShakti Peetha
Vishalakshi
One of the Shakti Peethas, near Meer Ghat — especially revered by South Indian pilgrims.
Read more~2 km
Kaal Bhairav
The Kotwal (guardian) of Kashi. Many visit to complete their yatra.
Read moreSouth Varanasi circuit
Close together near Durgakund and BHU — an easy half day.
Hanuman
Sankat Mochan
Founded by Tulsidas; beloved for Tuesday and Saturday worship.
Read moreDurga
Durga Kund
The red 18th-century Durga temple beside its tank.
Read moreRam
Tulsi Manas
White marble temple with the Ramcharitmanas inscribed on its walls.
Read moreShiva
New Vishwanath (BHU)
A tall, peaceful Shiva temple on the BHU campus.
Read moreA suggested route
-
01
Morning — old city
Kashi Vishwanath → Annapurna → Vishalakshi (via the lanes) → Kaal Bhairav.
-
02
Afternoon — south Varanasi
Durga Kund → Tulsi Manas → Sankat Mochan → New Vishwanath at BHU for sunset.
Local tip. Most temples close for a few hours in the early afternoon. Visit the south circuit after 4 PM.