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Bharat Mata Mandir Varanasi

Bharat Mata Mandir Varanasi Tourism

Bharat Mata Mandir Varanasi Tourism

Type of destination: Temple
Ideal visit duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Closed in: Open all year
Bharat Mata Mandir, dedicated to Mother India, is a unique temple located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936, it stands as a symbol of the unity and integrity of the nation. Unlike traditional Hindu temples, it houses no deities or religious icons. Instead, the temple features an undivided India carved in marble, representing a relief map of the country as it was before partition. The map is said to be perfectly proportionate, detailed to include every geographical feature of the country, such as mountains, plains, and rivers. The temple's architecture is modern, with simplicity at its core, allowing visitors to focus on the conception of India as a whole. Located in the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus, it is a place where people come to pay homage to India as their motherland, reflecting on the country's struggle for freedom and the sacrifice of its people.
Opening and Closing time of Bharat Mata Mandir Varanasi
Monday 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Tuesday 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Wednesday 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Thursday 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Friday 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Saturday 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Sunday 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Bharat Mata Mandir Varanasi
Adult Free
Child Free

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Bharat Mata Mandir Varanasi
Photography inside might be restricted, so check before clicking pictures.
Be respectful as it is a place of national significance.
You can combine your visit with other nearby attractions in Varanasi.
Wear comfortable footwear as you might have to remove them before entering the main area.
Top 5 Reviews on Bharat Mata Mandir Varanasi
vinarch2021
Wrote on 22nd Mar, 2024
Visit to a unique place which is not the top of any tourists while visiting Kashi
This the temple for Mother India. Not dedicated to any religion or any deity. Constructed in 1936 and inaugurated by Gandhi. It represents a map of undivided India as a votive image which is so surr..
PopisteanuG
Wrote on 27th Apr, 2023
the dream of Gandhi, the undivided Hindustan
a temple for the dream of Gandhi, the undivided Hindustan unfortunately, the dream of Gandhi was not possible huge map curved in marble, actually a representation of Mother India (Bharat Mata) once m..
TBSMKS0305
Wrote on 13th Jan, 2020
Piece of History
We were here with a guide for a short visit who explained the significance of this museum. This floor of this museum/temple shows the map/terrain of India - it is made of marble. Its like a marble rel..
jbschmor
Wrote on 4th Sep, 2019
Must see
This was the last place my guide took me to see after two full days in Varanasi. It is completely important for both understanding India's unique ecologies and histories, but also for sensing the ris..
indianeast
Wrote on 13th Jun, 2019
Bharat Mata temple Varnasi
please visit this temple if you have some time during your visit to Kashi. its dedicated to Mother India . its a visit of 10-15 mins duration

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