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Vishalakshi Temple

Mir Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · 25.3089°, 83.0108°

Vishalakshi, an aspect of ParvatiNagarathar patronage (colonial era)—Shakti PeethaMaha Shakti Peetha

Sacred since

1893 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

1893 (Nattukottai Nagarathars)

Nagarathar patronage (colonial era)

History & significance

A Shakta pitha near Mir Ghat in Varanasi, rebuilt in 1893 by the Nattukottai Nagarathar merchant community of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most venerated goddess shrines of the city and a focus of devotion for Tamil pilgrims.

Sthala katha — the legend

The earrings of Sati are said to have fallen at this spot in Varanasi.

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Sources

Wikipedia

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Nagarathar patronage (colonial era)