Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi

Today at this temple

Quick facts

Primary deity

Shiva

Tradition

shaiva

Year founded

ancient

Founder

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Managing trust

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Daily footfall

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Photography

allowed

Non-Hindu policy

all_welcome

Dress code

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Accessibility

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VIP darshan

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Typical visit

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Sthala Purana — the story

Shiva manifested as a shaft of light piercing the earth here; Brahma and Vishnu could not find its ends, and accepted Shiva's supremacy.

Darshan & aartis

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Architecture & art

Rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar in 1780; the golden spires were gilded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Poojas & sevas offered here

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Festivals & signature events

No festivals documented yet

Location & nearby temples

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• ದುರ್ಗಾ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ವಾರಾಣಸಿ
  2.1 km · Varanasi
• ಸಂಕಟ ಮೋಚನ ಹನುಮಾನ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ
  3.3 km · Varanasi
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  4.9 km · Varanasi

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