Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Also known as: காசி விஸ்வநாதர் கோயில் · కాశీ విశ్వనాథ ఆలయం · काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर
Uttar Pradesh Shiva
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, on the west bank of the Ganga in Varanasi.
- Deity
- Vishwanath (Vishweshwara, Shiva)
- Tradition
- Shiva
- Place
- Varanasi
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Sacred tank / theertham
- Ganga
- Era
- Present temple 1780.
- Official website
- shrikashivishwanath.org
Sthala Puranam
Kashi is held to be Shiva's own city, where he gives liberation (moksha) to those who die there. Vishwanath, 'lord of the universe', is its main lingam.
Speciality
- One of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
- The present main temple was built in 1780 by Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore.
- The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, opened in December 2021, links the temple with the Ganga ghats.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
- Dev Deepawali (Karthika Purnima)
- Shravan month
How to reach
By airLal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi, about 25 km.
By trainVaranasi Junction or Cantt station, a few km.
By roadReach the corridor by auto or e-rickshaw; the last stretch is on foot.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Security is strict. Phones, bags and electronics are generally not allowed inside; leave them in lockers.
- Use only the official booking for special darshan and aarti. Be careful with touts.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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