They say, “Kashi mein basti hai kahaniyaan…” Kashi, also known as Varanasi, is an emotion as much as a city. Home to one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple symbolizes spiritual strength (Linga) and divine light (Jyoti). The Ganga peacefully flows on its western side, and Lord Shiva is revered here as Vishwanath or Vishweshwara—the Ruler of the Universe.

Today, we uncover the timeless tales of this sacred temple—a place where divinity breathes in every corner.

History of Kashi Vishwanath Temple The temple, originally built by King Vikramaditya, has witnessed numerous cycles of destruction and revival.