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Temple Deity · Consort of Kashi Vishwanath / Varanasi

Vishalakshi

विशालाक्षी
Also known as: Viśālākṣī, Varanasi Parvati, Wide-Eyed Goddess

About

The presiding goddess of the Vishalakshi Temple in Varanasi, consort of Kashi Vishwanath. Represents the feminine aspect of the Kashi temple complex. Associated with compassion, grace, and the power of the divine mother in the city of liberation.

Attributes

CompassionGraceVaranasiParvati formWide eyes

Symbols

LotusCrownTrishulaLion
Consort
Kashi Vishwanath
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Viśālākṣīyai Namaḥ
Devi Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriMaha ShivaratriAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

PuranasKashi Khanda

Regions Worshipped

VaranasiUttar PradeshPan-India

Iconography

Four-armed, seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Compassionate, wide-eyed expression.