The Tulsi Manas Temple a modem structure in marble is dedicated to Lord Rama. The temple is located on the site where Tulsidas lived and composed his Ram Charit Manas. Built in 1964, the walls of the temple are embellished with scences from the Ramayana and verses from the epic.

The Sankat Mochan Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is very popular with the local citizens.

The New Vishwanath Temple is located in the campus of the Benars Hindu University. A replica of the original temple, this shrine was built by the industrialist family of Birla. The temple is open to people of all religions and creeds.

The Durga Temple is one of the important places of worship at Varanasi. Built in the Nagara style in the 18^th century, it is otherwise known as the Monkey Temple. The Kaal Bhairav Temple dedicated to the more terrifying aspect of Lord Shiva is located at Visheswarganj. There are nine more temples to Bhairav in the city.

The Bharatmata Temple is an unusual shrine for it is dedicated to Mother India and has a large relief map of India carved in marble within. Located near the Durga Kund is the beautiful marble tomb of the famous yogi, Swami Baskarananand.

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