Varanasi · Uttar Pradesh
Nepali Mandir
A 19th-century temple of Shiva in Varanasi built by the kings of Nepal as a replica of Pashupatinath.
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Uttar Pradesh · Temple listing
Ratneshwar Mahadev temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Ratneshwar Mahadev Mandir, also known as Matri-rin Mahadev, stands at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and is one of the most photographed temples in the city. Though it appears well preserved, the temple leans markedly towards the north-west and has developed a tilt of about nine degrees, which has earned it the name ‘leaning temple of Varanasi’. Its sanctum lies below the level of the river for much of the year and is clear of water only for a few months in summer.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
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Ratneshwar Mahadev temple
Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
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Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12