Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located in the city of Varanasi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the major pilgrimage sites of Hinduism. Kashi Vishwanath Temple was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The dome and beautiful giant peak of this temple are worth seeing and it is considered an important part of Indian culture. Lord Shiva is worshiped in Kashi Vishwanath Temple according to special religious beliefs and lakhs of devotees come here every year.

In such a situation, everything from darshan to aarti and Rudrabhishek for the devotees is done in money. If you are going to visit, then you will have to pay entry fee for that too. And this fee increases even more on festivals. If you are going to Kashi Vishwanath, then definitely know about the fees and time once.

Easy viewing

Easy viewing

If you want to have a smooth darshan, then you will have to shell out 300 rupees for that. Please note, smooth darshan is done between 6 am and 6 pm. If you want to go, then you can book online by visiting the website of Shri Kashi Vishwanath.

Aarti time and price

Aarti time and price

Mangala Aarti from 3 am to 4:00 am – INR 350
(normal days only)
Aarti from 3 am to 4:00 am – INR 1200
(Shravan Monday only)
Mangala Aarti from 3 am to 4:00 am – INR 600
(Shravan days except Monday)
Mangala Aarti from 3 am to 4:00 am – INR 1800
(Maha Shivratri day only)
Bhog/Aarti from 11:15 am to 12:20 pm – INR 180
Saptarishi Aarti from 7 pm to 8:15 pm – INR 180
Night Shringar/Bhog Aarti from 9 pm to 10:15 pm – INR 180
Night Shayan Aarti from 10:30:00 pm to 11 pm – Absolutely free

How to Reach Kashi Vishwanath

How to Reach Kashi Vishwanath

By Air: The nearest airport to the temple is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Babatpur. The temple is about 25 km or less than an hour away by road from there. Cabs and buses, public and private, will take you directly from the airport to the temple.

By Rail: The city of Varanasi is well connected by rail, and the temple itself is close to several railway stations. The Varanasi City Station is just 2 km away, and Varanasi Junction is about 6 km from the temple. Mughalsarai Junction Station is the farthest at 17 km, but there is also Maduadih Station about 4 km away. Most of these stations are well connected to major metros in India.

By Road: Varanasi has a fairly large road network, with frequent private and public buses and other road transport services available to all major cities and towns in Uttar Pradesh. The temple can be reached by autorickshaw or taxi, along Vishwanath Gali, a street popular for shops selling delicious sweets, puja items, clothes and fashion jewelry in Varanasi.

Rudrabhishek

Rudrabhishek

4:00 AM to 6:00 PM Rudrabhishek (1 Shastri) – 450.00
Rudrabhishek (5 Shastri) – 1380.00
Rudrabhishek (11 Shastri) – 2600.00
Laghu Rudra (11 Shastri) – 5500.00
Maharudra (11 Shastri) 11 days – 57100.00

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR