Deity: Shiva

Sri Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, Lahori Tola, Varanasi

About Sri Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Sri Kashi Vishwanath Temple stands as the spiritual core of Sanatana Dharma. Dedicated to Lord Vishwanath (Ruler of the Universe), a pilgrimage here to bathe in the Holy Ganges and seek darshan is believed to grant liberation (Moksha).

Historical Significance

Rebuilt by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore in 1780; the famous golden spires were gold-plated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1835. Renovated as the grand Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor.

Architecture

Nagara style stone architecture featuring gold-plated spires, spacious marble corridors, and direct ghat entrances from Lalita Ghat.

Spiritual Significance

A paramount Jyotirlinga shrine where Lord Shiva is believed to whisper the Taraka Mantra into the ears of dying souls.

How to Reach

4 km from Varanasi Junction (BSB) Railway Station and 25 km from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). Accessible by electric rickshaws and walking through the corridor.

Temple Offerings & Pujas

Ganga Jal

Milk

Bael leaves

Dhatura

Chandan

Floral garlands.

Quick Facts

Best Time to VisitOctober to March; Mahashivratri, Shravan Month, Dev Deepavali.
Entry FeeFree (Paid tickets for Sugam Darshan and special Aarti entry available)
Dress CodeTraditional conservative attire.

Temple Timings

Darshan Timings03:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Mangala Aarti at 03:00 AM
Darshan TimingsSaptarishi Aarti at 07:00 PM)

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