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Presiding Deity
Lord Shiva (as Vishweshwara)
Typical Timings
3:00 AM – 11:00 PM (with periodic aartis)
Main Festival
Maha Shivaratri
Significance
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and among the holiest Shiva shrines, on the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
What Makes It Special
The Mangala Aarti at dawn and the temple's proximity to the Ganga ghats, where pilgrims traditionally bathe before darshan.
Address
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Timings and festival dates shift by day, season, and local calendar — please confirm with the temple or a regional source before you travel.
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