Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple History, Timings, Darshan and Pooja details

Kashi Vishwanath Temple History

This temple is one among the 12 Jyotirlingas across the Indian subcontinent and is 9th among them. As per the legend, the holy city was built at the merging point of Rivers Varuni and Asi with the River Ganga, hence the name Varanasi. It is believed that Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati stayed here for some time.

This temple is of 3000 years old. The present form of the temple was built by the ardent devotee Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore in the year 1777. In the year 1839, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh donated gold to cover the two Gopuras of the temple. Ghats were built during the 18th century.

Ganga Aarti will be performed daily similar to Haridwar. It is said that Adi Sankaracharya, Tulasidas, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swamy Vivekananda, Guru Nanak visited this holy shrine.

It was stated in the Siva Purana that the devotee will attain Mukti on worshipping Lord Siva here. This place is so sacred that mixing ashes in the River Ganga will relieve the soul from rebirth cycle.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Timings

3:00 am – 11:00 pm

Mangal Aarti: 3:00 am – 4:00 am. Daily.

How to reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Babatpur airport which is 22 km from Varanasi. The direct flight is available from major cities.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Varanasi Junction which is 6 km away. From Varanasi city station, the temple is 2 km away. Varanasi is well connected all parts of India. Daily and Weekly trains are running with high frequency.

By Road

1. Varanasi is well connected with other cities in nearby. Private and Government buses run to Varanasi on daily basis.

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Reference Link: History