Maha Shivaratri
Night-long jagarana with Rudrabhishekam on the most auspicious night of Shiva.
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Jyotirlinga · Dwadasha Jyotirlingaकाशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर
Explore the templeॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Salutations to Lord Shiva — the auspicious one.
🙏 Har Har Mahadev
A sacred Jyotirlinga · Dwadasha Jyotirlinga. Come take darshan of Shiva, revered here in the form of Jyotirlinga (Vishweshwara).
Every devotee is welcome at Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Here is how you can participate.
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Vishweshwara, the Lord of the Universe. It stands on the western bank of the Ganga in Varanasi.
— Jyotirlinga (Vishweshwara) —
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Salutations to Lord Shiva — the auspicious one.
Har Har Mahadev
Nine celebrations a year light up the sacred calendar.
Night-long jagarana with Rudrabhishekam on the most auspicious night of Shiva.
Essential guidance for a blessed and comfortable darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Traditional Indian attire.
Weekdays and early mornings see shorter queues. Allow at least 2–3 hours for a complete darshan experience.
Free (Sugam Darshan: ₹300 via online booking). Carry small currency for prasadam offerings and temple donations.
Phones, cameras, leather items and tobacco are typically prohibited inside the sanctum. Cloakroom facilities are available at most temples.
Footwear must be removed before entering the temple precinct. Designated chappal stands are available at the entrance.
After darshan, receive the sacred prasadam — blessed food offered to the deity — as a tangible blessing to carry home.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple welcomes devoted patrons who wish to support its daily sevas and preserve it for future generations.
Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
✈️ Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur (26 km)
🚆 Varanasi Junction (6 km)
Open in map →Founded Pre-Vedic references; rebuilt 1780 CE · Holkar patronage
Read the story →Full timings, dress code, and directions for your pilgrimage.
Plan your visit →A visual pilgrimage through the temple’s architecture and sacred moments.
View photos →Daily pujas, major festivals, and opportunities to sponsor sacred rituals.
Browse sevas →Kashi Vishwanath Temple welcomes you. Reach out to plan your visit.
