{"id":1396,"date":"2020-03-15T08:01:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T08:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samedaytours.in\/blog\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2023-05-30T11:24:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T11:24:31","slug":"kashi-vishwanath-temple-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samedaytours.in\/blog\/kashi-vishwanath-temple-varanasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanasi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Varanasi is known by the old name Kashi. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites of India. Varanasi is known all over the world for it\u2019s famed Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva has various synonyms such as Vishwanath or Vishweshwar signifying the \u201cruler of the universe. The localities believe Lord Shiva to the King of Kashi. This is located on the Western bank of the holy river Ganges.<\/p>\n

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History of Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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We find the mention of Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the Skand Puran first. The Temple has a long history of construction and desolation over the times. The gorgeous temple was first destroyed on the commands of Qutbudin Aibak. While his army defeated the Kannauj ruler. It was again renovated in the time of Ittutmish and later destroyed by Sikandar Lodi. In the time of the Mughal emperor, Akbar the mighty ruler of Jaipur Raja Man Singh recreated the temple.<\/p>\n

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In 1669 A.D again Aurangzeb destroyed the temple and built Gyanvapi Mosque in the site. Again during the decline period of Mughals Maharani Ahilaybai Holkar rebuilt the temple in 1780 A.D. What you in the present.<\/p>\n

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Lots of People call it the Golden Temple of Lord Shiva as the two domes of the temple are covered with gold which was donated by the Sikh Maharaja of Punjab-Ranjit Singh. Similarly, the Maratha Bhonsaley ruler of Nagpur donated immense sliver to the temple. In the year 1983, the temple came under U.P Government and is managed by Dr. Vibhti Narayan Singh Ji.<\/p>\n

Read the related blog:- Khatu Shyamji Temple Timings & Facts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Duration of Temple visit\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Normally it takes 1.5 to 2 hours to have Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath temple. But on busy days like Monday, it might take a couple of hours to wait in the queue and pass through the security zone. while you enter the temple. They won\u2019t allow you to remain for long. Get to know about Journey Yatra<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Location of Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Kashi Vishwanath temple is located in Lahori tola, Varanasi you can easily reach this Jyothirling by hiring a cab or using public transport. The distance from Varanasi junction to Kashi Vishwanath Temple is merely 5 Kms and from the airport only 25 Kms. The actual location of the Vishwanath Temple is inside Vishwanath Gali which is approached by a narrow street from the Ganges. You have to leave your car or Tuk Tuk in the parking and pave your way on foot.<\/p>\n

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