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Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines. The presiding deity is known by the names Vishwanath and Vishweshwara (IAST: Viśvanātha and Viśveśvara), meaning Lord of the ...
The temple is situated near the Banaras Hindu University. Therefore, the temple site and the neighbourhood is a major attraction among Hindu students and visitors touring Varanasi. Shri Vishwanath Mandir has the tallest temple tower in the world with the Shikhara's height being around 250 feet.
New Vishwanath Mandir (Birla Mandir): The New Vishwanath Mandir, also called Birla Mandir, mainly funded by Birla family, was built as a replica of the old Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Planned by Madan Mohan Malaviya , the temple is part of the Banaras Hindu University campus, and represents national revival.
The temple, while apparently well-preserved, leans significantly towards the back side (north-west), and its garbhagriha is generally below the water much of the year, except for a few months during the summer. The Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple is situated at Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi. The temple has developed a nine-degree slant. [2] [3]
Vishvanath Temple may refer to any of the following temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, who is also known as Viśvanātha: Kashi Vishwanath Temple , Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh New Vishwanath Temple , Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Kasi Viswanatha Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of West Mambalam in Chennai, [1] India. [2] Dedicated to Siva, the temple is named after the Vishwanatha Temple at Varanasi. [3] Constructed in the 17th century, [4] the temple is also known as "Mahabilva Kshetra". [5]
Dalmandi (meaning Lentil Market), officially known as Hakim Mohammad Jafar Marg is one of the largest markets of Varanasi, [1] spanning from Beniyabagh to Chowk Police Station near Kashi Vishwanath Temple. [2] [3] It is located in Purvanchal [3] and is mostly run by Muslims. [4] [better source needed] Dalmandi
The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples". Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India: 5 Lingaraj Temple: 183.7 [38] 11th century AD Lingaraja Temple is a temple of the Hindu god Harihara and is one of the oldest temples of the Temple City Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Orissa ...