On Mauni Amavasya alone, over 11 Lakh devotees offered prayers at the temple, while Mahashivratri saw more than 17 Lakh pilgrims visiting Baba Vishwanath’s tableau within a span of just 46 hours.

Chief Executive Officer of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Vishwabhushan Mishra, said an exchange of festive gifts between the two temples has been initiated for the first time. "As a part of this ...