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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsGeneral darshan roughly 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM (varies by aarti schedule)
Entry feeFree general darshan; Sugam Darshan (fast-track) ~Rs 300, special aartis ~Rs 180-1,800
Best time to visitOctober to March
From city centreCentral Varanasi, near the ghats
LocationVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
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About Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Shiva, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the spiritual heart of Varanasi. Its tower carries roughly 800 kg of gold plating, donated in part by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and Hindu tradition holds that a visit here helps one attain moksha. Only Hindus may enter the temple complex itself.
Getting there
How to Reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Reached on foot through the pedestrian-only Vishwanath Gali; nearest railway stations are Varanasi Cantt (~3 km) and Kashi (~2 km).
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