About

Deity: Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga)

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Believed to be the holiest of all Shiva temples. Located on the banks of sacred Ganga.

Major Jyotirlinga

Timings

3:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Darshan Types

  • Regular Darshan
  • Mangala Aarti (3 AM)
  • Rudrabhishek

How to Reach

Varanasi Airport (25 km), Varanasi Railway Station (2 km)

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Dress Code

Traditional attire preferred. No leather items.

Accommodation

Hotels near Ghats, Dharamshalas

Nearby Places

  • Ganga Ghats
  • Sarnath
  • Sankat Mochan Temple