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What to know before visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.
About the temple
Kashi Vishwanath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and stands near the western bank of the Ganga in Varanasi.
Planning your darshan
Queues can be long in the early morning, on Mondays, during Shravan and on festival days. The temple trust publishes current timings, aarti schedules and any booking requirements — check them before your visit.
Items allowed
Rules on mobile phones, bags and offerings are set by the temple administration and may change. Carry the minimum and follow the instructions at the entry gates.
Combine with the ghats
Many pilgrims combine darshan with the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and a morning boat ride.
Related yatras
Ayodhya • Prayagraj • Varanasi
Ayodhya Varanasi Yatra
- Darshan at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Kashi Vishwanath darshan
Next departure: 20 Nov 2026
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