Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of Akhand Bharat carved in marble.

This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and was originally the only one of its kind in the world,[1][2][3][4] though a few others have now been built.

The Bharat Mata Mandir was created by philanthropist and freedom fighter Shiv Prasad Gupta.

I hope that this temple will take the form of a worldwide platform for all religions, along with Harijans, and of all castes and beliefs, and it would contribute to feelings of religious unity, peace and love in this country."

[5] Bharat Mata Mandir is situated on the campus of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith and is 1.5 kilometers south of Varanasi Junction railway station and six kilometers north of Benaras Hindu University.