KASI - ANNAPURNA MANDIR

THE MANDIR: 

The present temple is surrounded by busy commercial establishments. As we proceed passing through the shopping complex, we see first Annapurna temple on the right side. It is small, but studded to the portals with very many adorable deities. The image of Goddess about four feet in height is in sitting posture with the icon of Maheswar standing with a bowl in her front is extremely grand and invoke instant veneration. Here the Mother is infinitely majestic and seems radiating comparision on the viewers, as evidenced by the beaming face and smiling eyes. May be due to holding the office august of feeding the whole universe there is emerging some inner contentment making her inside bewitching most all mature. This pardonable pride emanating from her curled up lips for making the most formidable Jagath rakshaka also stand in front of her with a begging in hand is quite justifiable, says the ariest. There are many niches and mandapas adored with many deities. Offering prayers we reach the garbha griha of Maheswar.

It is about 6 km off Almora, accessible by bus and on foot. 

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