temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, considered the holiest of all Shiva temples
One of the most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi
Visit Info
Timings: 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Best time: October to March
How to Reach
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (22 km)
Varanasi Junction Railway Station
Well connected by NH-2 and state highways
Deities
Lord Shiva
Festivals
Maha ShivaratriShravan MonthKartik Month
Special Rituals
Mangala Aarti (3:00 AM)RudrabhishekGanga Aarti
Legends & Stories
- The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout history
- Current structure was built in 1780 by Ahilyabai Holkar