You can only skirt the streets (alleys) near the temple. The Temple is completely surrounded my miltary personnel due to the Mumbaui terriorist attack years ago. Forigners are not allowed to visit the Temple or adjacent mosque. More

Nothing to see there. Its a med house. And if you decided to go anyway so don't forget an ID. More

Situated in Dashswamedh area, popularly known as "Old Vishwanath" (newer one loacted in BHU) one can reach here through very narrow and long (shops mainly related to women's cosmetics, Pooja stuff) Vishwanath gali. Lord Shiva of Varanasi has special place in Indian's, especially Hindus and there are thousands in Varanasi, who have daily routine to worship shankarji, then going to... More

After the bombing the security is intense in this area with many police and army around the whole area. The Temple area was closed to anyone non Hindhu (and even to Hindhus not born in Varansi we were told). We had to leave our cameras and bags in a shop on the main street and were then escorted down a... More

As the Mecca is for the devout Muslim & Vatican is for the catholic, so is this most ancient Hindu place of worship in Varanasi. The narrow streets leading to the temple are some of the dirtiest in the town. After the wait in the queue (which can be shortened if you hire a guide, who might charge you Rs.2000)... More

you have to leave all your belongings outside, in a locker (20rs). i mean all, no cellphones, lighters, anything remember your passport, inside is crowded and messy, but worth to see floor is completely wet, so come with sandals and no socks (shoes has to be left outside) in 15 minutes you've seen all inside, it is pretty small, and... More

People go to this shrine every day from all over the worlds for millions of reasons. The number 1 Hindu Temple on the planet - period neighboring what's said to be either the 3rd or 4th mosque on earth. The streets are always filled with the smell of jasmine and sandlewood and loads of people worshiping. What's nice is you... More

Best time to visit the temple is early morning. People will force you for Puja but no need to take any purohit. You can visit of your own. Depending on your budget you can offer the Puja. Do not take anything with you (e.g. mobile/bag/pen etc.) Only purse is allowed. It will be long queue for general public, there are... More

so plenty gifts,so plenty water,dirsty florr - no shoes, no camara, no leather, no cell, no anything. so nothing interestng, its a valus for h=indu religion, nothing m,ore More