Viśālākṣī Temple, Kashi
The Śakti Pīṭha of Varanasi
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the eighteen Mahā Śakti Pīṭhas, where Satī's earring is said to have fallen; South Indian pilgrims come in large numbers.
📜 Pilgrimage history
An ancient shrine on Mīr Ghāṭ rebuilt in the 19th century in South Indian style.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 04:00 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 22:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Kajali Tīj is the temple's great festival
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Viśālākṣī Temple, Kashi, Varanasi, VaranasiVaranasi Jn (BSB) — 5 km
Varanasi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Varanasi (VNS) — 25 km
Walk from Dashashwamedh Ghāṭ along the riverfront lanes.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Old-city guesthouses
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Manikarnika Ghāṭ
- Ganga ārati