Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
One of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva standing on the western bank of Maa Ganga, now transformed with a grand world-class corridor.
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga located in Varanasi welcomes all pilgrims daily with completely free entry. Darshan is open in two daily shifts: morning from 05:30 AM to 12:00 PM and evening from 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM. The sanctum observes a standard afternoon closure daily between 12:00 PM and 04:00 PM for deity Rajbhog and resting.
Before You Arrive
Temple Visitor Guide & Darshan Schedule
Daily Darshan & Aarti Timings (2026)
Official morning & evening sanctum schedule for Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
Summer Schedule
Winter Schedule
Sanctum doors remain closed for deity resting & Rajbhog offering. Please plan morning darshan before 11:30 AM or arrive for evening darshan after 04:30 PM.
Best Time to Visit & Seasonal Advice
Weather, crowd patterns & recommended darshan slots
Best Season: October to March (Winter)
Ideal Weather (14°C–25°C)Pleasant and cool climate across Ayodhya and Varanasi—ideal for walking through sacred temple corridors, waiting in queues, and outdoor Saryu & Ganga ghat parikrama.
Least Crowded: Early Morning Mangala Darshan
06:00 AM – 08:30 AMDeeply peaceful sanctum atmosphere with minimal queue delay and fresh morning aarti vibes—best for serene darshan with elderly family members.
Evening Atmosphere: Grand Shayan Aarti & Illumination
05:30 PM – 08:30 PMExperience mesmerizing traditional oil lamp rituals, devotional chants, illuminated sanctum architecture, and serene night aarti ceremonies.
Sacred Story & Temple Overview
About Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath is the spiritual heartbeat of Varanasi, revered as one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. The golden spire (shikhara) atop the temple was donated in 1835 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab, embellished with pure gold.
The Magnificent Vishwanath Corridor
The state-of-the-art Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor connects the holy ghats of River Ganga directly to the temple sanctum. Devotees can take holy water directly from Manikarnika or Lalita Ghat and proceed smoothly through wide, paved, accessible walkways to offer abhishek to Lord Shiva.
How to Reach & Parking
Reach via Godowlia Crossing or Lalita Ghat. Accessible directly from Varanasi Junction (4 km) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (25 km).
Important Rules & Advice
Book Sugam Darshan or Saptarishi Aarti tickets in advance on the official shrine board portal to bypass lengthy queues during peak morning hours.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
Early morning between 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM or post 8:00 PM after Saptarishi Aarti are ideal for peaceful darshan.
Only small pouches and necessary items are permitted; lockers are conveniently located at Gateway 4 and the Ganga View point.
No, entry to Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga is completely free for all pilgrims and devotees. Standard darshan queues are open to the general public with no mandatory paid tickets.
Morning darshan is best between 06:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and evening darshan opens between 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM.
Footwear must be deposited at the free shoe counter near the entrance. Smartphones are generally permitted in outer courtyards or lockers (PFC), but photography is strictly prohibited inside the inner sanctum where deities are enshrined.
Yes, Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Varanasi provides flat walkways, ramps, and battery cart connectivity. We recommend visiting during early morning weekday hours (07:00 AM–09:00 AM) to avoid heavy weekend crowd rush.
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga is conveniently accessible via private AC cabs and local e-rickshaws. Our verified local Ayodhya & Varanasi team provides doorstep pickup from Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY), Ayodhya Airport (AYJ), Lucknow Airport (LKO), or Varanasi Cantt (BSB).
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Planned & Verified by Local Ayodhya & Kashi Experts
RRohit
8+ Years on GroundFounder & Senior Pilgrimage Coordinator•Ayodhya Dham & Varanasi (Resident Guide)
Rohit is the Founder of Trip My Bharat Network with over 8+ years coordinating pilgrimages through the sacred shrines of Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Gaya. He specializes in verified temple schedules, sthala purana documentation, and crowd-safe darshan planning.