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Shri Vishwanath Mandir

Not to be confused with Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
For other uses, see Kashi Vishwanath Temple (disambiguation).

Shri Vishwanath Mandir
from the main gate
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictVaranasi
DeityLord Shiva
FestivalsMahashivratri
Nag Panchami
Shravan
Navratri
Makar Sankranti
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusAdministered by BHU
Location
LocationBenaras Hindu University, Varanasi
StateUttar Pradesh
Country India
Shri Vishwanath Mandir is located in Varanasi district
Shri Vishwanath Mandir
Shown within Varanasi district
Geographic coordinates25°15′58″N 82°59′16″E / 25.266034°N 82.987847°E / 25.266034; 82.987847
Architecture
CreatorBirla family
Completed1966
Specifications
Temple(s)Seven
Elevation77 m (253 ft)
Website
Official website
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Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is another prominent Hindu temple in the holy city of Varanasi. Hindus across India and abroad visit this particular Lord Shiva temple to offer prayer to the Lord Vishwanath for the well-being of their families, and eternal peace. Every Hindu must perform a specific ritualistic homage for the departed souls of their ancestors this requires them to undertake pilgrimage to the holy city of Varanasi. The temple is situated near the Banaras Hindu University. Therefore, the temple site and the neighbourhood is a major attraction among Hindu students and visitors touring Varanasi. Shri Vishwanath Mandir has the tallest temple tower in the world with the Shikhara's height being around 250 feet.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The temple is colloquially called VT, an acronym of Vishwanath Temple.[7] The temple is under direct administration of the BHU.[8]

  1. ^ "Brief description". Benaras Hindu University website. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ^ "The temples". Benaras Hindu University website. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Vishwanath Temple". Wikinapia. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  4. ^ "New Vishwanath Temple". Varanasi city website. Archived from the original on 14 March 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Birla Temple". varanasi.org.in. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  6. ^ "History". Eastern U.P. Tourism website. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Vishwanath Temple (VT) opened in "New Normal"". BHU Express. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Banaras Hindu University, [BHU], Varanasi-221005, U.P., India. - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India". www.bhu.ac.in. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
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