Temple · Hindu
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Shiva·Ancient shrine, present temple 18th century onward·Uttar Pradesh
One of Hinduism's most important Shiva temples, embedded in Varanasi's old city near the ghats of the Ganga.
Dedicated to
Shiva
Period
Ancient shrine, present temple 18th century onward
Hours
Open daily with multiple darshan and aarti windows; timings vary by ritual schedule.
Admission
Free
Neighborhood
Vishwanath Gali, Varanasi
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Varanasi and a central reason many devotees come to the city. Dedicated to Shiva as Vishwanath, lord of the universe, the temple sits within the old sacred geography of Kashi near the Ganga. Recent corridor works have made access easier, but the shrine remains busy, devotional, and security-controlled, so visitors should plan simply and leave extra time.
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Iconography & Detail
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