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Devi TempleStanding near Dharam Koop and within easy reach of the Vishalakshi Temple, Vishwabhuja Gauri is a goddess the Kashi Khand describes as worshipped by the whole world, and devotees traditionally pair a visit here with darshan at the nearby Vishwanath and Annapurna temples.
The name itself — 'Vishwa' (world/universe) plus 'Bhuja' (arms, or one who holds/embraces) — points to her role as a protective, universally accessible goddess in the Kashi Khand's account, rather than one tied to a narrower local legend.
Her placement in this cluster of old-city shrines, within walking distance of both the Vishwanath and Annapurna complexes, reflects a common pattern in Kashi's temple geography: smaller Devi shrines often sit in the immediate orbit of the city's major temples, forming short pilgrim circuits rather than standing in isolation.
The Kashi Khand ties worship here to obstacle removal and wish-fulfilment, especially during Navratri, making it one of several Devi stops pilgrims add to a wider old-city temple walk rather than a singular, planned destination.
Near Dharam Koop, a short walk from the Vishalakshi Temple
Darshan at the nearby Vishwanath and Annapurna temples
Any day during Navratri, per the Kashi Khand
Roughly, 'she of universal arms' or 'she who embraces the world' — reflecting her role in the Kashi Khand as a goddess worshipped by all.
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