Golden Idol of Maa Annapurna Draws 1.1 Million Devotees

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Maa Annapurna Temple, Varanasi: The golden idol of Maa Annapurna was on display from 18-. Over 1.1 million devotees visited during the 5-day festival. The temple distributed food, money, and blessings.,000 visitors received ₹650,000 worth of treasures and 1100 kg of puffed rice. Devotee numbers grew daily., over 250,000 people attended. At midnight, Mahant Shankar Puri performed the final aarti. The idol was then secured behind 16 locks. The temple doors will reopen next Dhanteras. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:40 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Maa Annapurna Temple, Varanasi: The golden idol of Maa Annapurna was on display from 18-22 Oct
• Over 1.1 million devotees visited during the 5-day festival
• The temple distributed food, money, and blessings