Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the main temple at Kashi. Kasi is also known as Varanasi. It is the holiest place for a Hindu. Kasi is believed to be the oldest city in the world, which is still alive.

Every Hindu is supposed to visit this place at least once in his or her lifetime. It is the Holiest Hindu Pilgrimage Temple Town. Every Hindu is expected to immerse the mortal remains of their ancestors in the River Ganges at Kasi. It’s one of the Hinduism beliefs and practices. A visit to the Rameswaram temple is also of prime importance.

Varanasi is one of the 12 holiest temples, Jyotirlinga, dedicated to God Shiva. It is believed that the sight of Vishweshwara Jyotirlinga, or the deity of Lord Shiva at the Kasi Viswanathan temple, fills one with knowledge and devotion. This also absolves one of his or her sins. This temple is known as Kashi Vishwanath Mandir in Hindi.

How Do I Go to Kashi Vishwanath Mandir, The Holiest Hindu Pilgrimage Temple?

The nearest airport to Kasi Vishwanath Mandir is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or Varanasi Airport. It is a distance of 22 kilometers. This airport is connected to major North Indian airports.

The Varanasi Railway Station is the nearest railway station to this temple. It is a prominent revenue-generating station for Indian railways.

NH 2 (Delhi – Kolkatta) and NH 29 pass through this temple town.