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.

Who is Devvrat Mahesh Rekhe, who completed Dandakram Parayan in 50 days?

History of Tulsi Manas Temple

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 Features

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.

belief to temple

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.

Way to reach Tulsi Manas Temple

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