Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Darshan

3 AM - 11 PM

Special Feature

Gold Dome

River

Ganga

Ganga Aarti

6:30 PM Daily

📜 History & Significance

Kashi Vishwanath ("Lord of the Universe") stands in Varanasi (Kashi/Banaras) - believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, founded by Lord Shiva himself. It is said that Shiva and Parvati reside here permanently.

The scripture states: "Kashyam Maranam Muktih" - Death in Kashi is liberation. Even those who die elsewhere, if their ashes are immersed in Ganga at Kashi, attain moksha. Shiva himself whispers the Taraka Mantra into the ears of those dying here.

The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. The current structure was built by Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in 1780. The iconic gold dome (800 kg gold) was donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab in 1839. The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, inaugurated in 2021, connects the temple directly to Ganga ghats through a grand marble pathway.

★ Astrological & Spiritual Benefits

Supreme Benefits

✓ Moksha - Ultimate liberation
✓ All planets - Universal remedy temple
✓ Pitru Dosha - Ancestor liberation at Ganga
✓ Kaal Sarp Dosha - Puja available
✓ Sarva Dosha - All afflictions remedied
✓ Mangal Dosha - Marriage obstacles removed

Auspicious Times

✓ Maha Shivaratri - Lakhs of devotees
✓ Dev Deepawali - Kartik Purnima
✓ Ganga Dussehra - River worship
✓ Shravan month - Kanwar yatra
✓ Amavasya - Pitru tarpan
✓ Any day - All times auspicious here

🌃 Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

New Corridor Features

✓ 5 lakh sq ft redeveloped area
✓ Direct connection to Ganga ghats
✓ 23 buildings, 24 heritage structures
✓ Tourist facilitation center
✓ Museum on Shiva and Kashi
✓ City library and Varanasi gallery

Visitor Information

✓ Free entry to corridor
✓ Mobile phones to be deposited
✓ Dress code: Traditional preferred
✓ Online booking for special darshan
✓ Security check required
✓ Lockers available for belongings

How to Reach Varanasi

By Air

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (26 km). Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata.

By Train

Varanasi Junction, Varanasi City, Manduadih stations. Excellent connectivity to all major cities.

By Road

NH-2 (Grand Trunk Road). UPSRTC buses from Lucknow (300 km), Allahabad (125 km).

Must-Do in Varanasi

Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh

Spectacular evening aarti at 6:30 PM. Reach early for good spot. Boat view available.

Sunrise Boat Ride

5 AM boat ride to see 84 ghats, cremation at Manikarnika, spiritual experience.

Sankat Mochan Temple

Hanuman temple. Famous for removing obstacles. Tuesday special.

Sarnath

10 km away. Where Buddha gave first sermon. Dhamek Stupa, museum.

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