The famous Tulsi Manas Temple located in Varanasi is famous throughout the country for its architecture. It is believed that Saint Goswami Tulsidas had composed Ramcharitmanas on this holy land. This is the reason why this temple remains the center of faith of crores of Ram devotees across the country. This grand temple made of marble is decorated with the Chaupais of Manas, where every wall narrates the glory of Ramkatha.
Located in the Durgakund area of Varanasi, this temple is not only a major religious place of Varanasi but also a living symbol of spiritual peace, cultural heritage and historical importance. Tableaux based on the episodes of Ramayana in the temple premises attract the devotees more towards the life of Lord Rama.
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Tulsi Manas Temple is one of the most famous and sacred Hindu temples of Varanasi. This temple was built in the 1970s by the Birla family, a prestigious industrialist family of Varanasi.
The temple is named after the great poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas, who composed Ramcharitmanas in this same Kashi (Varanasi). It is believed that the place where Tulsi Manas Temple is situated today is the sacred place where Tulsidas ji used to sit and write Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi language.
Temple decorated with couplets and couplets of Ramcharitmanas
Couplets, couplets and verses of Ramcharitmanas are written with beautiful carvings on the white marble walls of the temple. In a way, this temple looks like a ‘living museum of Ramcharitmanas’.
grand temple made of marble
The entire temple is made of milky white marble, which further enhances its beauty.
Live tableaux based on Ramayana
There are also electronic and sculpture based tableaux of major episodes of Ramayana in the temple complex, which are considered a big attraction for the devotees.
calm spiritual environment
This temple is known for a calm, clean and extremely gentle environment. Here devotees sit for hours and recite Ramcharitmanas.
Tulsidas ji wrote Ramcharitmanas here
It is believed that this is the place where Tulsidas ji got the blessings of Lord Shiva and he started composing Ramcharitmanas to spread the story of Lord Ram to the common people.
Mantrasiddha and auspicious place
Local people consider it to be a wish-fulfilling place. It is said that reciting Ramcharitmanas here brings mental peace, solution to difficulties and harmony in the family.
place: Near Durgakund, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
This temple is located in the major tourist area of Varanasi.
Distance from Varanasi Junction (Cantt Station)
Around 7–8 kilometres, autorickshaws, taxis and e-rickshaws are easily available.
road route
The temple is located on the main road, so there is no problem in reaching it.
nearest airport
Distance from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport – 30–32 kilometers
Approximately 45–50 minutes by taxi/cab
