Ravidas Mandir Kashi, Timings, History, Travel Guide, and How to reach

Kashi Ravidas Mandir – Guide

Saint Ravidas Mandir in Dharma Nagri Kashi is known as the second Golden Temple of Kashi. This is known as golden Temple of Kashi because its Seer Govardhan the birth place of Saint Shiromani Ravidas ji. His grand temple built here is also now known as the Golden Temple. Because more than 200 kg of gold is present here.

History of this temple

Kashi Ravidas Mandir was built in the year 1965 by Hari das. Here the first golden Kalash was offered in the year 1994 by Sant Garib Das with the help of Sangat. Later the devotees decorated it with 32 golden kalash. A 130 kg gold palanquin is kept in the Sant Ravidas temple which was built in Jalandhar, Punjab by the devotees of Europe in 2008. It was unveiled by BSP supremo Mayawati in February 2008.

Kashi Ravidas Mandir Timings

Kashi Ravidas Mandir opens at 7:00 AM in the morning and close at 11:00 PM in the evening. Morning darshan starts at 7:30 AM in the morning.

Places to visit near this Temple

Assi Ghat

Assi Ghat is a holy place situated at a distance of 7 kms from Varanasi Railway Station.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kashi Vishwanath temple is few kms away from this temple.

Tulsi Manas Temple

Tulsi Manas Temple is one of the major sightseeing places of Varanasi. This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, which was constructed in 1964. This temple has been named after the saint poet Tulsi Das.

Sarnath Temple

Sarnath Temple is situated at a distance of about 13 kilometers from Varanasi. The site is one of the famous Buddhist sites.

Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat is located at a distance of about 5.5 kilometers from Varanasi. This Ghat is considered an auspicious place for cremation.

Ramnagar Fort

Located across the river Ganges from Tulsi Ghat, it was built in 1750 AD on the orders of Balwant Singh. This Fort is few kms away from this temple.

New Vishwanath Temple

This temple is located inside the Banaras Hindu University. This temple is also at the distance of few kms away from this temple.

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How to reach Kashi Ravidas Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Kashi Ravidas Mandir is Varanasi airport which is at a distance of about few kms away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Kashi Ravidas Mandir is Varanasi railway station which is at a distance of about 2 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.