VARANASI, India — On a recent Friday afternoon ... Both sets of devotees were headed to the same place. The Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Gyanvapi mosque stand side by side in the heart ...

is the patron deity of Varanasi. The idol is a jyotirlinga, one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. The Kashi Vishwanath temple has been built and re-built several times over the past few centuries.

New Delhi: Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi holds immense significance to the Hindus and is one of the most famous temples in India dedicated to Lord Shiva. The divine shrine stands ...

North India is a treasure trove of ancient temples, each steeped in history, spirituality, and architectural grandeur. From the Himalayan foothills to the plains of the Ganges, these sacred sites ...

Varanasi, also known as “Banaras” or “Kashi,” is among the oldest towns in India. Situated on the sacred banks of the Maa Ganges River, it has long been a significant Hindu pilgrimage ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on 13-14 December. At around 1 PM on 13 December, Prime Minister will visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and offer prayers, after which he will ...

India's northern city of Varanasi ... jostle for space on the street in Varanasi. It leads to the city's most famous shrine, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Walking alongside Hindu pilgrims are ...

Varanasi/Bengaluru, India – A festive ... science students at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), told Al Jazeera. Nita*, a Hindu devotee at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, was also keen to ...

Here are seven famous temples you should visit when you're in India: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi Located on the banks of the Ganges River, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one ...

One person died, and eight others have been rescued after two dilapidated houses collapsed near the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. One person died and eight others have been ...