Saralnama18 hours daily for 5 days from Dhanteras, devotees can view the golden idol of Goddess Annapurna in Varanasi. The Ambani family sent special ornaments for the goddess, including jewelry, Banarasi silk saree, bangles, necklace, and other items. The temple will open at 5 AM after rituals starting at 3 AM. Devotees will enter through Bansafatak Kotwalpur Gate No. 1 and exit via Kalika Gali. The temple has installed 24 CCTV cameras for security. VIP darshan is from 5-7 PM. The elderly and disabled will have easy access for darshan. Temple priest Shankar Puri said this year's Dhanteras has an auspicious alignment, promising prosperity for the country. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 12:11 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 18 hours daily for 5 days from Dhanteras, devotees can view the golden idol of Goddess Annapurna in Varanasi
- The Ambani family sent special ornaments for the goddess, including jewelry, Banarasi silk saree, bangles, necklace, and other items
- The temple will open at 5 AM after rituals starting at 3 AM