Kashi Vishwanath Temple
JyotirlingaShaivism / JyotirlingaNorth India

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh•Presiding Deity: Lord Shiva as Vishwanath (Lord of the Cosmos)
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Strict Dress Code

Men: Traditional Dhoti/Kurta for Garbhagriha Sparsh Darshan; clean modest attire for general darshan.
Women: Saree or Salwar Kameez. Western jeans/shorts not permitted in sanctum.

Strictly Prohibited

✕ Leather goods✕ Mobile phones inside inner shrine✕ Metal objects✕ Lighters

Mobile & Electronics

Mobiles deposited at corridor locker facilities. Free digital lockers available with biometric/token system.

Safe Cloakroom & Lockers:

Modern cloakrooms available at the Ganga Ghat entrance and Maidagin Gate of the Corridor.

Footwear Counters: Shoe racks provided at all corridor entrances with slip-on sanitizing shoe covers.

Holy Prasadam

Kashi Vishwanath Ladoo & Belpatra Prasad

Pure desi ghee Besan laddoos sanctified at the Jyotirlinga, available at dedicated temple counters.

⏱ Timing: 06:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Major Sacred Sevas:
  • Rudrabhishek
  • Maharudrabhishek
  • Laghurudra

How to Reach Varanasi

Air, rail, and road connections with verified cab estimate

Nearest Airport

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Babatpur (VNS)

Distance: 25 km (45 min)

Nearest Railway

Varanasi Junction (BSB) & Banaras Station (BSBS)

Distance: 4 km to 5 km (20 min auto)

Road & Cab Estimate

Accessible by NH19 connecting Delhi, Kolkata, and Lucknow. E-rickshaws operate throughout the city to Godowlia Chowk.

Estimated Pre-Paid Cab: Airport to Ghat / Godowlia: ₹800 – ₹1,200.

Best Time & Months to Visit

October to March (cooler weather for ghat walks and Ganga boat rides)

Recommended stay duration: 2 to 3 Days. Consider traveling on weekdays to avoid massive weekend rush.

Crowd Level & Queue Status

Very High

Sarva Darshan queue can require waiting between 2 to 6 hours during auspicious tithis. It is highly recommended to reserve Special / VIP Darshan passes in advance through the official shrine board portal.

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