Durga Temple (Durga Kund)
दुर्गा मंदिर
An 18th-century red temple in North Indian style, with a square sacred tank beside it. It was once nicknamed the 'Monkey Temple' because of the many macaques that lived there.
Durga Temple was built in the 18th century by a queen of Bengal and is dedicated to the goddess Durga. The whole temple is built of red-ochre sandstone and painted red, symbolizing the goddess's power. Its multi-tiered spire is made of small towers stacked in layers, a classic North Indian Nagara style. The square sacred tank beside it, Durga Kund, is surrounded by steps. In the past, many macaques lived at the temple, which is why it was called the 'Monkey Temple'. Non-Hindus can generally visit only the outer courtyard, and photography of the deity is forbidden. During Navaratri, worshippers queue for hours. Entry is free, and the temple is just one street away from Tulsi Manas Mandir.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–22:00 (brief midday closure)
Nearby sights
- Tulsi Manas Mandir
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Tulsi Ghat
- Assi Ghat
- Chet Singh Ghat
- Harishchandra Ghat
- Kedar Ghat
- Darbhanga Ghat