Kashi Vishwanath — on Ganga bank in Varanasi (Kashi). Primary dham of 12 jyotirlings. Shiva-city Kashi's main temple.
Belief: death in Kashi = moksha. Shiva himself whispers tarak-mantra (Ram-naam) in ear.
✦ Kashi Corridor
Renovated 2021. PM Modi inaugurated.
5 lakh sq ft expansion.
Direct path from temple to Lalita Ghat.
For pilgrims: rest, food, toilets.
Quick darshan: 30 min (was 4-6 hours).
✦ Darshan & Aarti
Mangala Aarti: 3:00 AM (₹500 booking).
Bhog Aarti: 11:15 AM. Evening: 7 PM.
Shringaar Aarti: 9 PM. Shayan Aarti: 10:30 PM.
Regular darshan: 4 AM — 11 PM.
VIP: ₹300.
✦ 7 Tirthas of Kashi
1. Gyanvapi well. 2. Vishalakshi temple (shakti peeth).
3. Kalbhairav temple. 4. Annapurna temple.
5. Dashashwamedh Ghat (Ganga aarti).
6. Manikarnika Ghat (moksha sthal).
7. Vishwanath gali (old market).
✦ Ganga Aarti
Dashashwamedh Ghat: evening 6:30-7:30 PM (winter), 7-8 PM (summer).
7 priests together. 5-element aarti.
Boat view best: ₹100-200.
Kartik Purnima (Dev Deepavali): extra special.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
1 day in Kashi?▼
Temple 30 min + Kalbhairav 30 min + Ganga aarti 90 min + Sarnath 2 hr.
Manikarnika ghat?▼
Cremation site since eternity. Belief: cremation here = guaranteed moksha. 24/7 burning pyres.
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