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Kashi Vishwanath Temple

It is one among the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi. It stands on the western bank of the river Ganga. It is one among the twelve Jyotirlingas. Main deity in the temple is known by the names Shri Vishwanath and Vishweshwara which literally means Lord of the Universe.

This Temple has been referred as a central part of worship in the Shaiva Philosophy in Hindu scriptures for a very long time. It is claimed that, this temple had been demolished many times in ancient time. Current structure of the temple was built in 1780, on an adjacent site by Maratha ruler, Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore.