Some important things about Kashi Vishwanarath Temple.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the oldest and holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, this temple is situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga.

Kashi Vishwanath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which are considered to be the most sacred abode of Lord Shiva.

A high shikhara of the temple is covered with gold, which contributes to its distinctive and awe-inspiring appearance.

The present structure was built in 1780 by the Maratha queen Rani Ahilyabai Holkar.

The temple is closely associated with Banaras Hindu University (BHU), founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.

The temple is a focal point for Hindu pilgrims, who believe that a visit to Kashi Vishwanath will help them attain salvation.

Next to the temple is the Gyanvapi Mosque, which is said to have been constructed using the remains of the original Kashi Vishwanath temple.

The temple hosts several daily Aarti ceremonies, of which the evening Ganga Aarti is a particularly mesmerizing event

The temple is the focal point of various Hindu festivals, especially Mahashivratri, when thousands of devotees come to worship Lord Shiva.