The Maa Dhumavati Temple in Varanasi is a significant spiritual site dedicated to Maa Dhumavati, one of the ten Mahavidyas in Hinduism. Located in the Dhupchandi area on Nati Imli Road, near Jaitpura, this temple holds profound religious and tantric importance.
Maa Dhumavati is often depicted as a widow, embodying the inauspicious and smoky aspects of life. Despite her fearsome appearance, she is revered as a compassionate deity who grants boons, spiritual wisdom, and liberation to her devotees. Her worship is believed to help transcend sorrow, disappointment, and worldly attachments, guiding seekers toward spiritual enlightenment.
 The temple is believed to have been established by the sage Durvasa and is considered a Shakti Pitha, a sacred site where a part of Goddess Sati is said to have fallen. 

Unique Worship Practices: Devotees offer incense and burnt offerings to create a smoky atmosphere, symbolizing the goddess's association with smoke .
While traditionally associated with tantric practices, the temple is also frequented by married individuals seeking blessings for children, prosperity, and protection. This reflects the goddess's dual nature as both a fierce protector and a benevolent mother figure.

Maa Dhumavati Mandir Kashi Visesh Daan Seva