Kashi Vishwanath

March 4, 2026 3:11 PM

Kashi Vishwanath Dham celebrates ‘Phool Holi’ in Varanasi

The Kashi Vishwanath Dham Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi organised ‘Phool Holi’ on Wednesday, offering devotees an opportunity to celebrate the festival in a traditional and spiritually uplifting environment. The flower-based Holi festivities were held at Shankaracharya Chowk within the Dham complex, where devotees gathered in large numbers to participate in the celebrations. Apart from showers of flowers, the programme featured a series of cultural performances, including bhajans, H...

September 12, 2025 2:12 PM

Govt hails Ramgoolam’s visit to Kashi Vishwanath as symbol of deep India-Mauritius ties

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday described the visit of Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi as a strong testament to the deep cultural and civilisational ties between India and Mauritius. In a post on X, the MEA said: “PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius offered prayers at the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi—a visit reflecting the deep cultural and civilisational bonds that unite India and Mauritius”. ...

July 28, 2025 12:21 PM

Third Sawan Somwar: Devotees throng Kashi Vishwanath, other Lord Shiva temples across the country

Devotees across the country thronged Lord Shiva temples on Monday to offer prayers and Jalabhishek on the occasion of third Sawan Somwar. From the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, temples saw long queues of devotees paying obeisance to Lord Shiva. At Kashi Vishwanath, the sanctum was adorned with floral decorations. A grand Mangla Aarti was performed in the early hours drawing large crowds. District Magistrate of Varanasi, Satyendra Kum...

July 11, 2025 11:19 AM

First day of Sawan: Devotees throng temples in Kashi, Haridwar

The sacred month of Sawan began on Friday with an overwhelming display of devotion across major pilgrimage sites, as thousands of Lord Shiva devotees lined up to offer prayers and perform 'jalabhishek' at temples. At the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, the day started with the 'Mangala Aarti', followed by the opening of the temple gates for public darshan. Devotees, filled with enthusiasm, formed long but orderly queues, eager to seek the blessings of Baba Vishwanath. "Today is the first ...