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Uttar Pradesh · Reviewed visit guide
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The temple trust identifies Vishwanath as a Jyotirlinga of Shiva. Its historical account dates the present temple to Ahilyabai Holkar’s patronage in 1780 and records gold donated for its domes by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839.
Good to know
Deity & dedicationShiva
Opening hoursCurrent opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Before you set outUse the temple trust’s portal for darshan and puja information. Confirm your reporting location and current security rules before entering the temple area.
From Healers World
Watch this temple’s story
Illustrated story
Kashi Vishwanath: devotion and remembrance
A devotional perspective on Vishwanath, the Ganga and the sacred geography of Varanasi.
02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
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- Step 1
Confirm the opening schedule and entry requirements.
- Step 2
Follow the temple’s posted visitor instructions and queue.
- Step 3
Allow time for a quiet visit and your return journey.
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
Locate the temple and open travel directions.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Use the temple trust’s portal for darshan and puja information. Confirm your reporting location and current security rules before entering the temple area.
The pin marks the temple area. Follow local signs for the visitor entrance.
04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
Current opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Official siteWith intention
Offerings
The trust lists puja services on its official portal. Confirm the service, materials and current price there before purchasing offerings.
Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
Confirm dress, entry, photography and belongings rules with the temple before your visit.
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Approximate straight-line distances; open directions for the travel route.
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Know your sources
Information you can trace
Check current timings and visitor rules with the temple before travelling.
- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-10-04
- Temple trust — introduction and historyChecked 2026-10-04
- Temple trust — puja informationChecked 2026-10-04