Varanasi, March 8 (IANS) The famed Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi rolled out a special initiative on Saturday to honour women with special arrangements for female devotees on International Women’s Day. From Saturday morning itself, women were allowed VIP Darshan via a dedicated entrance through gate Number 4, designed specifically for them. This initiative, that … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Since assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has undertaken significant steps for the conservation and restoration of major Lord Shiva temples across the country, enhancing their grandeur and ensuring better facilities for devotees. From developing world-class amenities to improving connectivity and launching iconic projects like the Kashi Vishwanath … Read more
Varanasi, Feb 26 (IANS) Lakhs of Naga Sadhus, saints, and devotees have gathered at the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. The ancient city is witnessing grand processions, devotional chants, and an overwhelming spiritual fervour as devotees celebrate one of the most … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) In a significant move, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has announced a temporary ban on VIP ‘darshan’ from February 25 to February 27 on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. The temple authorities have made this decision to manage the overwhelming crowd expected during one of the most … Read more
Varanasi, Feb 13 (IANS) Varanasi’s Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple has seen an extraordinary surge in donations, with devotees contributing over Rs 7 crore in cash to the temple’s ‘Hundis (donation boxes)’ in just one month. This figure represents only the donations counted so far, with additional Hundis, especially those for gold and silver, yet to … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The ongoing Maha Kumbh has witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees not just in Prayagraj, the city hosting world’s largest religious gathering but also in Varanasi, especially at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. While crores of pilgrims take holy dip in Maha Kumbh, millions of devotees are also flocking to Varanasi … Read more
