Lalita Gauri Mandir
Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh, India
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History
King of Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah took exile in Varanasi from 1800 to 1804 and titled himself as "Swami Nirgunanda". During his exile, he decided to build a ghat to house replica of Pashupatinath Temple in Varanasi. The spot chosen was Lalit Ghat, which was named after the Lalita Gauri mandir. Shah constructed a Nepali Mandir along with the Ghat.
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Significance and religious belief
Lalita Gauri is the third form of Goddess Gauri (who is a form of Goddess Parvati). It is believed that a person who worships Lalita Gauri, will attain wealth and prosperity.
Location
Lalita Gauri mandir is situated on the Ck.1/67, Lalita Ghat, 5 kilometers South-East of Varanasi Junction railway station and 300 meters East of Kashi Vishwanath Temple.