Introduction Standing on the western bank of India's holiest river Ganges, Varanasi is the oldest surviving city of the world and the cultural capital of India. It is in the heart of this city that there stands in its fullest majesty the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in which is enshrined the Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishweshwara or Vishwanath. Visit the holiest shrine in Varanasi, Shri Kashi Vishwanath. Explore the divine energy and historical importance of this sacred site on Kashi Official Web Portal. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanasi (Timings, History, Entry Fee, Images, Aarti, Location & Phone) Last Updated: 29 October 2025 About Temple Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous temple in Varanasi, also known as the Golden temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. It was constructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Indore.
