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Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Sacred Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

The crown jewel of Varanasi — Kashi Vishwanath is the foremost Jyotirlinga where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Vishwanath, Lord of the Universe.

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Overview

About the Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple stands at the spiritual heart of Varanasi on the western bank of the Ganga. Millions of devotees seek darshan of Vishwanath, believing that worship here grants moksha.

The renovated corridor and ghats have made darshan more accessible while preserving the intensity of Kashi's ancient ritual life.

Heritage

History

Kashi is described in scripture as Shiva's eternal city. The Vishwanath shrine has been rebuilt several times through history and remains the focal point of Shaiva pilgrimage in North India.

The temple's association with the Ganga aarti and the lanes of Vishwanath Gali makes it inseparable from the living culture of Banaras.

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Temple Gallery

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple

    Kashi Vishwanath spire

Amenities

Facilities

  • Corridor access

    Wide pilgrim corridor connecting ghats to the sanctum.

  • Medical aid

    First-aid support during peak festival days.

  • Prasad distribution

    Blessed prasad after archana and abhishek.

  • Drinking water

    Filtered water stations along the corridor.

Visit

Opening Hours

Sunday02:30 – 23:00
Monday02:30 – 23:00
Tuesday02:30 – 23:00
Wednesday02:30 – 23:00
Thursday02:30 – 23:00
Friday02:30 – 23:00
Saturday02:30 – 23:00

Celebrations

Festivals

  • Mahashivratri

    2026-02-15 – 2026-02-16

    Grand night-long worship at Vishwanath.

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Plan Your Visit

Visitor Information

  • Dress code: Traditional modest clothing; mobile phones restricted in inner sanctum
  • Best time: Winter months (Oct–Feb) and Mahashivratri
  • Darshan: 2:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Parking: Not available
  • Wheelchair access: Yes
  • Address: Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
  • +91-639-313-1600
  • contact@shrikashivishwanath.org
  • Official website