Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanasi

One of the must-visit temples in Varanasi or Banaras, which was previously known as Kashi, Vishwanath Temple is among the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. One of the most important Hindu temples, Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is known here as Vishwanath or Vishveshvara, the ruler of the world. Originally built before the 16th century, the temple went through several versions over 400 years.

As per history, the last version which is known as the Golden Temple because of the gold plating used in domes and spires, was built by Ahalya Bai of the Holkar Dynasty in the 18th century. Always been one of the popular tourist attractions in Varanasi, Vishwanath Temple has now become a part of the awe-inspiring Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor.

The corridor spreads across an area of five lakh square feet including 23 buildings and can accommodate around 50 to 75 thousand visitors altogether. It was inaugurated on December 13 in 2021, and within one year tops the list of best places to visit in Varanasi with 7.35 million devotees.

A must-see place on your Varanasi sightseeing tour, Kashi Vishwanath Temple is now directly visible from the famous Vishwanath Ghat because of the 20-foot-wide corridor that connects the temple complex with the Ganga River.

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