अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the spiritual significance of Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga?
Kashi Vishwanath is the cosmic center of Shaivism. Lord Shiva is believed to reside here eternally, whispering the liberating Taraka Mantra into the ears of all who die in Kashi, granting instant Moksha.
Who rebuilt the current Kashi Vishwanath Temple structure?
The existing sanctum was reconstructed in 1780 CE by the saintly Queen Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, and its spires were plated with one tonne of gold in 1835 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab.
What is the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor?
Inaugurated in December 2021, the Dham corridor spans 5 lakh square feet, directly linking the sanctum of Vishwanath to the sacred Ganga ghats at Lalita Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat.
What are the five major daily aartis at Kashi Vishwanath Temple?
The five daily aartis are: Mangala Aarti (3:00 AM–4:00 AM), Bhog Aarti (11:15 AM–12:20 PM), Sandhya Aarti (7:00 PM–8:15 PM), Shringar Aarti (9:00 PM–10:15 PM), and Shayan Aarti (10:30 PM–11:00 PM).
What is the dress code for Mangala Aarti and Sparsh Darshan?
For Sparsh Darshan and Mangala Aarti, men must wear a traditional Dhoti-Kurta or unstitched Dhoti, and women must wear a Saree or Salwar Kameez. Western attire is prohibited during inner sanctum touch darshan.
What is the Jnana Vapi (Well of Wisdom) inside the temple complex?
The Jnana Vapi is the ancient well situated adjacent to the temple where the head priest hid the sacred Jyotirlinga to protect it during Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's 1669 invasion.
How to reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi?
Located 4.5 km from Varanasi Junction (BSB) / Banaras Station (BSBS), 6 km from Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU), and 25 km from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
What are the major festivals celebrated at Kashi Vishwanath Temple?
Maha Shivaratri, Rangbhari Ekadashi (when Shiva brings Parvati to Kashi), Shravan Maas Mondays, Dev Deepawali, and Annakoot are celebrated with massive grandeur.