Historical importance of Varanasi
Varanasi is known as the Kashi or Benares, is one of the world’s continuously inhabited cities and holds immense historical, religious, and cultural importance. Located on the banks of the River Ganges in northern India, Varanasi has been a major center for learning, spirituality, and culture for over 3,000 years.
Online Booking through Official Website:
- Visit the official website of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust: https://www.shrikashivishwanath.org.
To book an aarti at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, particularly for special aartis like the Mangala Aarti, you can follow these steps:
Best place to visit in Varanasi
1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most famous temples related to Shiva in Hinduism, the temple is located on the western bank of the divine Ganges River.
Daily Rituals and Timings:
- Mangala Aarti: 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM (This is a special aarti, and tickets are required for this darshan.)
- General Darshan: 4:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Bhog Aarti: 11:15 AM – 12:20 PM
- Afternoon Darshan: 12:20 PM – 7:00 PM
- Sandhya Aarti (Evening Aarti): 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- Shringar Aarti: 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
- Shayan Aarti (Night Aarti): 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- Online Booking through Official Website:
- Visit the official website of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust: https://www.shrikashivishwanath.org.
Book Your Aarti Online through Official Website:
Visit the official website of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust: https://www.shrikashivishwanath.org.
2. Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is one of the most famous and ghats in Varanasi, located at the southernmost end of the city’s of ghats along the banks of the River Ganges. Known for its spiritual and cultural significance, Assi Ghat is a popular destination for pilgrims, tourists, and locals alike.
Daily Rituals and Timings :
- Morning Aarti and Yoga: Start early in the morning, around 5:00 AM.
- Evening Aarti: Typically begins around 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM,
Manikarnika Ghat – Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat
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