Hindu / Shaiva - Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (25.3109°N, 83.0107°E) Kāśī Viśvanātha — 9th of the 12 Jyotirlingas — is the presiding Shiva of Varanasi. The current temple was built by Ahilyabai Holkar (1780) after destruction by Aurangzeb (1669). The controversial Gyanvapi Mosque stands on part of the original temple grounds. The new Viśvanātha Corridor (2021) has dramatically expanded access. Daily bhasma-ārati at 3 AM. Pilgrims believe dying in Kāśī guarantees mokṣa — Shiva whispe
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