Jyotirlinga · India

Kashi Vishwanath

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Shiva

History & heritage

Kashi Vishwanath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, at the heart of the sacred city of Varanasi. The present temple was built in 1780 under the patronage of Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore.

A living pilgrimage tradition on the banks of the Ganga.

Temple / heritage authority

Confirm visitor access, festivals and opening hours with the official authority before travelling.

Darshan broadcast

Broadcasts follow the temple’s schedule and may include replays. If unavailable, the channel may be off air, have changed its stream, or restrict embedded playback.

Suggest an official broadcast

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