Shri Vishwanath Mandir, Varanasi

About Shri Vishwanath Mandir

The New Vishwanath Temple, also known as Birla Mandir, is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city of Varanasi, India. It is situated in the heart of Varanasi in the famous Banaras Hindu University. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and offers a serene atmosphere. The construction of the temple took 35 years, it was constructed in the year 1931-66, the height of the temple is 77 meters which is actually quite high as compared to other temples in the country. The new Vishwanath temple integrates every element of the Hindu universe i.e. good and evil.

Architecture of Shri Vishwanath Mandir

The total height of New Vishwanath Temple is about 77 meters. The design of the temple was inspired by the Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple and is mostly made of marble.

Interesting facts about Shri Vishwanath Mandir

1. It is a favorite place for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
2. Other temples within the main temple are Mata Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, Nataraja, Nandi and Saraswati.
3. The complete text of the holy Bhagavad Gita from the great Indian epic Mahabharata and excerpts from sacred Hindu scriptures are carved within the marble walls of the temple.
4. The temple is completely secular in which people of any religion, caste, creed and religious belief are allowed to enter the temple.
5. This temple is counted among the largest temples in the world.
6. There is a Shiva temple on the ground floor and Lakshmi Narayan and Durga temples on the first floor.

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