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Kashi’s 56 Ganesha Shrines Form Seven Sacred Avarans
Kashi is believed to have 56 special shrines for Ganesha.
Most people know about the Dhundi Vinayaka Temple in Viswanath Gali.
There are many other shrines spread throughout the city.
They are arranged in seven circles, called avarans.
Some shrines have large temples built around them.
Others are inside different temple complexes.
A few are found beside roads or among the steps leading to the river.
The shrines are said to cover all eight directions around Kashi.
Devotees believe this arrangement fills the city with Ganesha’s protection and blessings.
Kashi is believed to contain 56 sacred shrines dedicated to Ganesha.
The shrines are arranged across seven concentric layers, known as avarans.
Dhundi Vinayaka Temple in Viswanath Gali is the best-known shrine among them.
The 56 locations reportedly include temples, roadside spots, and shrines within ghat steps.
Together, the shrines are believed to cover eight cardinal directions and surround Kashi with Ganesha’s blessings.
- Who
- The shrines are associated with Ganesha, and the account attributes their description to Lord Shiva in the Kashi Khand of the Skanda Purana.
- What
- Kashi is believed to have 56 Ganesha shrines arranged across seven concentric avarans.
- Where
- The shrines are spread across Kashi, including Viswanath Gali, roadside locations, temple premises, and ghat steps by the river.
- When
- Why
- They are believed to cover the city’s eight cardinal directions with Ganesha’s energy and blessings.
Key facts
- Total shrines
- 56 Ganesha shrines
- Concentric layers
- Seven avarans
- Known shrine
- Dhundi Vinayaka Temple
- Known location
- Viswanath Gali, Kashi
- Directions covered
- Eight cardinal directions
- Source attributed
- The 56th chapter of the Kashi Khand of the Skanda Purana
- Believed significance
- The shrines surround Kashi with Ganesha’s energy and blessings
Sources
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