Charma-Munda2-300x225, Charma Munda Devi Temple, Varanasi
Charma-Munda2-300x225, Charma Munda Devi Temple, Varanasi

Charma Munda Devi Temple, Varanasi

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Deity:Charma Munda
Architectural style:Hindu Temple  architecture
Major festivalsNavratri
Locale:Varanasi
District::Varanasi
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 According to Kashi Khand, Chapter 70, in Tarkeshwar Teerth, devotees can find Charma Munda Devi. The Devi is visualised as a huge figure trying to swallow the entire galaxy. She is described holding skull and knife in her hand with thousand shoulders. Her hands are very huge.She destroys all the evil forces and the enemies of the Holy place are chewed by her in her mouth. Devotees who worship Charma Munda Devi will not face any obstacles in their religious life.

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Charma Munda Devi is located at B-2/62 Bhadaini. If one proceeds after Mata Anandmayee Hospital towards Assi, there is left turn going towards Bhadaini Water Works. The corner building is B-2/61 which is the house of the Priest of the temple. There is a fairly steep slope over which this temple is situated. The locals call this temple as Nav Durga Temple.

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