Kashi Vishwanath Mandir
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas
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About Kashi Vishwanath Mandir
Standing on the western bank of the holy Ganga in Varanasi, Kashi Vishwanath is among the most sacred Shiva temples and a Jyotirlinga. The famed Ganga Aarti at the adjoining ghats draws devotees every evening.
Aarti Timings
- Mangala Aarti03:00
- Bhog Aarti11:15
- Sandhya Aarti19:00
- Shringaar Aarti21:00
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Mahashivaratri
February–MarchThe great night of Shiva; devotees queue overnight for darshan and the entire Kashi Vishwanath Corridor glows with lamps.
Dev Deepawali
NovemberOn Kartik Purnima the ghats are lit with over a million lamps — one of India's most photogenic festivals.
Sawan Mondays
July–AugustEvery Monday of the Sawan month sees lakhs of Kanwariyas offering Ganga jal to the Jyotirlinga.
Poojas & Sevas
Rudrabhishek
Sacred bathing of the Jyotirlinga with milk, honey, ghee and Ganga jal. Book through the official website.
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A thousand-name archana offered to Lord Vishwanath; typically takes 45 minutes with temple priests.
Panchopchar Puja
Five-element offering — fragrance, flower, incense, lamp and naivedya — conducted by temple priests.
Travel Guide
Address
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Vishwanath Gali, Varanasi, UP 221001
Nearest Airport
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (26 km)
Nearest Railway
Varanasi Junction (3 km) · Kashi Station (1.5 km)
Best Season
October to March. Avoid peak summer (May–June) when temperatures exceed 45°C.
Dress Code
Traditional Indian attire preferred. Phones and cameras not permitted inside the garbhagriha.
How to reach
Auto-rickshaws and taxis from the station. The temple lies inside narrow lanes — walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat (10 min).
In-depth guide
Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Guide: Darshan, Timings & Tips
Kashi Vishwanath Mandir in Varanasi is one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas (selfmanifested shrines of Lord Shiva) and among the most revered Hindu temples in the world. Standing on the western bank
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