How to Reach

Delhi to Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga

• By Air: Delhi → Varanasi (25 km from airport)
• By Train: Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Express trains available
• By Road: NH19 – Approx. 820 km (14–15 hrs)

Ahmedabad to Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga

• By Air: Direct & connecting flights available
• By Train: Trains from Ahmedabad Junction to Varanasi
• By Road: Approx. 1500 km via Rajasthan & UP

History of the Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas,
located on the western bank of the sacred River Ganga in Varanasi.
Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Vishwanath, the Lord of the Universe.

The current structure was built in 1780 by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh later donated 1 ton of gold for the temple dome.

It is believed that visiting Kashi Vishwanath grants moksha.
In 2021, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor improved access from the Ganga.

Main Poojas Performed

• Mangala Aarti
• Rudrabhishekam / Maha Rudrabhishekam
• Bhog Aarti
• Sandhya (Sapta Rishi) Aarti
• Shringar Aarti
• Shayan Aarti

Important Days

• Diwali & Annakut
• Kartik Purnima

Attire Guidelines

• Men: Dhoti–Kurta / modest attire
• Women: Saree or Salwar–Kameez
• No shorts, sleeveless or revealing clothes
• Mobiles & footwear not allowed inside

Official Websites

• Government Portal
  https://kashi.gov.in
  
• Temple Trust Official Website
  https://www.shrikashivishwanath.org