Annapurna is the Hindu goddess of nourishment and food. She is worshipped as the provider of food and sustenance, symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and nourishment. Annapurna is often depicted with a vessel containing rice in one hand and making a gesture of charity with the other. She is revered for ensuring food security and eliminating hunger, both material and spiritual. Devotees seek her blessings for food, prosperity, and fulfillment of their material and spiritual needs. Annapurna temples, especially in Varanasi & Horanadu, are places of worship where she is honoured through prayers and rituals.
