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Vishwanath Temple is an ancient spiritual landmark situated in the heart of Uttarkashi on the banks of the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. Regarded as nor...
Vishwanath Temple is an ancient spiritual landmark situated in the heart of Uttarkashi on the banks of the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. Regarded as northern India's counterpart to Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, this revered stone temple was originally established by sage Parashurama and later restored in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti of Tehri Garhwal.
Inside the sanctum sanctorum sits a sacred Shivling measuring 90 centimeters high and 60 centimeters in circumference, continuously bathed in holy Gangajal. Directly opposite the main shrine stands the Shakti Temple, housing a colossal 6 meter (19 foot) tall Ashtadhatu trident (Trishul) bearing ancient Brahmi and Sanskrit inscriptions. Devotees and Chardham yatra pilgrims gather daily to participate in rhythmic morning and evening aartis.
Truth is, gently placing your palm against the massive Ashtadhatu trident and feeling the vibrating temple gong echoes is deeply calming. It is the primary spiritual sanctuary in Uttarakhand's Garhwal hills.
Vishwanath Temple is open year round, with the best visiting months spanning March to June and September to November.
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The temple remains open daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Morning Mangal Aarti is conducted around 6:30 AM and evening Sandhya Aarti takes place at 7:00 PM.
The Shakti Temple houses a 6 meter tall Ashtadhatu (eight metal) trident believed to be thrown by Goddess Durga to slay the demon Mahishasura, engraved with ancient Brahmi inscriptions.
Just like Varanasi (Kashi), Uttarkashi sits on the banks of the sacred river Ganga (Bhagirathi) between two tributaries (Varuna and Asi) with a central Vishwanath temple.
No, entry and darshan at Vishwanath Temple and Shakti Temple are completely free of charge for all devotees.
While the temple's origins date back to sage Parashurama, the current stone architectural structure was rebuilt in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti of the Tehri Garhwal kingdom.
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