Kashi Vishwanath Temple
JyotirlingaNorth IndiaShaivism / Jyotirlinga

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Lord Shiva as Vishwanath (Lord of the Cosmos)

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Official Darshan Portal

Strict Dress Code

Strictly Enforced

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

Recommended Duration

2 to 3 Days

Best Months to Visit

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

Crowd Level & Queues

Very High

How to Reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Transit links, nearest railway stations, and airport connections

By Air

Nearest airport connection available with taxi transfer.

By Train

Major railway junction connected to all states.

By Road / Bus

National Highway connectivity with bus terminals.

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