Visalakshi Yatra – Vishalakshi Shravan Yatra

Visalakshi Yatra is dedicated to Goddess Vishalakshi – an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. Goddess Visalakshi is worshipped at the spot where the Karna Kundala (ear ring) of Goddess Sati fell. The temple dedicated to Vishalakshi is located at Varanasi and in Shravan month a yatra is organized to the temple. Visalakshi Yatra 2023 date is July 6.

It is observed on the third day during the krishna paksha or waning phase of moon in Shravan month.

Visalakshi Temple is counted among the 18 Shakti Peeth that is popular in some regions.

The temple at Varanasi is very small but has a strong legend. Some people believe that Visalakshi is the Shakti of Kashi Vishwanath form of Shiva.