Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanasi: If the new year begins with spiritual peace and blessings of Baba Vishwanath, then what could be better than this. This is the reason why lakhs of devotees throng the Kashi Vishwanath temple on New Year. Actually, Kashi Vishwanath has a very special place among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It is believed that this is the original place of Shiva and he himself resides here. According to Hindu mythology, Kashi is the oldest living city in the world.
It is believed that when a person takes his last breath here, Lord Shiva himself blows the Tarak Mantra in his ear, thereby liberating him from the cycle of birth and death. It is also believed that seeing Baba Vishwanath after bathing in Ganga destroys all sins. If you are also planning to visit Kashi Vishwanath Dham on New Year, then it is very important to know in advance the complete information about darshan timings, VIP darshan, booking process, aarti, crowd management and nearby places to visit. Let us tell you the information in detail one by one…
How to reach Banaras?
Varanasi has a bus station, railway station and airport where you can come from any part of the country. If you are coming from Patna, Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur or Bhopal then you will get the train. Apart from this, you can also come by bus. There is also plane service to Varanasi from many big cities of the country. For example, if you are coming from Delhi then this is an option.
How to reach Banaras from Delhi?
railroad track: Vande Bharat Express is the fastest option from Delhi to Varanasi, apart from this, Sivaganga Express, Mahamana Express and Rajdhani Express are also good options.
air shaft: Direct flights of Indigo, Air India and SpiceJet are available from Delhi to Varanasi. Whereas Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is about 25 km away from the city.
Road route: You can reach by car or bus in about 10-12 hours via Yamuna Expressway and Agra-Lucknow Expressway.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple opening and aarti timings
Temple Opening Timings: Baba’s court opens daily at 2:30 am.
Mangala Aarti: 3:00 am to 4:00 am (pre-booking is mandatory)
General philosophy: After Mangala Aarti from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM (except Aarti time)
Bhog Aarti: From 11:15 am to 12:20 pm.
Sleeping Aarti: From 10:30 to 11:00 pm (after this the temple is closed for some time).
Famous Ghats of Varanasi
Dashashwamedh Ghat: The famous Ganga Aarti held here in the evening is a must-attend.
Assi Ghat: Famous for morning ‘Subah-e-Banaras’ and Aarti.
Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat: These are called Mahashamshan.
Namo Ghat: This is a new and modern ghat where sculptures of Bade Namaste are installed.
Darshan Booking Process
ticket price: If you want to avoid long lines, you can buy Sugam Darshan ticket for Rs 300.
official website: You can download it from the official web portal shrikashivishwanath.org You can book online at.
Aarti Booking: There is huge demand for Mangala Aarti, it is better to book it at least 1-2 months in advance.
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Dress code and prohibited items
dress code: There is no specific dress code for general darshan, but it is still considered appropriate to wear decent clothes in a temple.
Banned Items: It is prohibited to take mobile phones, cameras, belts, shoes, cigarettes/matchsticks and any kind of electronic gadget inside. Locker facility is available for them in the temple premises.
Ways to avoid crowds
Go early in the morning: The crowd is at its peak in the afternoon on New Year. Try to have darshan between 4 to 6 in the morning.
Entry from Ganga Gate: If you are coming by boat, it is easy to enter through Ganga Gate from Lalita Ghat side.
Other places to visit
Kaal Bhairav Temple: He is called Kotwal of Kashi. It is believed that the Kashi Yatra is incomplete without his darshan.
Sankat Mochan Temple: Ancient temple of Hanuman ji.
Special Guide for Senior Citizens and Family
wheelchair: Wheel chair facility is available for the disabled and elderly in the temple corridor.
E-Rickshaw: Instead of walking in narrow streets, use e-rickshaw, but settle the fare beforehand.
Accommodation: If you are with elderly people, then book a hotel near Cantt Railway Station or around Dashashwamedh Ghat so that the journey is less.
Ways to visit VIP in Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Official VIP Puja Services of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Some special puja and darshan services are provided by the temple trust, which are generally considered as VIP darshan.
Main Services
- easy viewing
- Rudrabhishek
- Laghu Rudrabhishek
- Mahamrityunjaya chanting
In these services, darshan is done away from the crowd and in a limited time.
How to book?
Online booking can be done only from the official website of the temple or from the authorized counter for which Aadhaar ID is required.
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