Nav Devi Darshan Yatra, also known as Navagauri Darshan, is celebrated during Chaitra Navratri in Varanasi. It’s a special time to witness the worship of nine Navagauri Goddesses in and around Varanasi. Here are the locations of these goddesses:
- Mukhnirmalika Gauri: Located at the Hanumanji temple at Gai Ghat.
- Jyeshta Gauri: Found at Sapt Sagar Mohalla near Maidagin.
- Sowbhagya Gauri: Positioned at Vishwanath Temple.
- Shringar Gauri: Located behind Gyanvapi Masjid (mosque), and darshan (viewing) is allowed only on two specific days each year.
- Vishalakshi Gauri: Situated at Mir Ghat near Dasaswamedh Vishwanath Gali or Bansphatak Vishwanath Gali.
- Lalita Gauri: Can be seen at Lalita Ghat.
- Bhavani Gauri: Found at Ram Mandir, attached to the premises of Annapurna Devi.
- Mangala Gauri: Located at Panchganga Ghat.
- Mahalakshmi Gauri: Positioned at Lakshmi Kund.
During Chaitra Navratri, these goddesses are worshipped and celebrated with devotion in Varanasi.
BENEFITS OF NAV DEVI DARSHAN YATRA
- It destroy all our impurities, vices and defects.
- It adored as a giver of spiritual wealth.
- The power of bestowing on her devotees inexhaustible wealth.
- All around success in life.
- Seeking the blessings in all aspects.
- Divine femininity.