Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001

Description

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most revered Hindu temples in India and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Vishwanath, meaning "Lord of the Universe." The temple is located in the sacred city of Varanasi (Kashi) on the banks of the River Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. The temple is particularly significant because it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are considered among the holiest Shiva shrines in Hinduism. Religious Significance Kashi is traditionally regarded as one of the most sacred cities in Hinduism. The Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga is believed to represent the divine presence of Lord Shiva. Devotees visit the temple throughout the year to offer prayers, perform abhishek, and seek the blessings of Lord Vishwanath. The temple and the surrounding ghats of Varanasi form an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus.

History

Temple Website

• One of the 12 Jyotirlingas

  Kashi Vishwanath is one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

• Sacred City of Kashi

  Located in Varanasi, one of Hinduism's most revered pilgrimage cities, also known as Kashi.

• Lord Vishwanath

  The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his revered form as Vishwanath, the Lord of the Universe.

• Historic Temple

  The present temple was built in 1780 under the patronage of Ahilyabai Holkar.

• Near the River Ganga

  The temple is located close to the sacred River Ganga and the historic ghats of Varanasi.

• Mahashivratri Celebrations

  Mahashivratri is one of the most important festivals celebrated with great devotion at the temple.

• Maha Shivratri

  A major festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with special worship, fasting, night vigils and large pilgrim gatherings at Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

• Shravan Month

  The sacred month of Lord Shiva, featuring special decorations and celebrations on the Mondays of Shravan.

• Rangbhari Ekadashi

  An important Kashi festival associated with Baba Vishwanath and Mata Parvati, traditionally marking the beginning of Holi celebrations in Kashi.

• Dev Deepawali

  The Festival of Lights of the Gods, celebrated on Kartik Purnima with thousands of lamps illuminating the Ganga ghats of Varanasi.

• Annakut

  A festival celebrated around Diwali with elaborate food offerings and special decoration of the deities.

• Dashashwamedh Ghat

• Ganga River

• Manikarnika Ghat

• Annapurna Temple

• Kaal Bhairav Temple

• Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

• Shri Durga Temple

• Assi Ghat