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FAQ
Frequently Asked Question

SHRI KASHI VISHWANTH TEMPLE

VARANASI

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FAQ ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Frequently Asked Question................................................................................................................. 1
Q1. What is temple timing? .................................................................................................................... 3
Aarti related- ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Q2. How many types off Aarti in temple? .............................................................................................. 3
Q3. How can I book aarti? ....................................................................................................................... 3
Q4. How can I download aarti booking app? .......................................................................................... 3
Q5. What is timing of Mangla Aarti?....................................................................................................... 3
Q6. What is reporting time for Mangla Aarti? ........................................................................................ 3
Q7. From which gate anyone can get entry for Mangla Aarti? .............................................................. 3
Q8. For other Aarti from which gate anyone can enter?........................................................................ 3
Q9. What is timing of Mid Day Bhog Aarti? ............................................................................................ 3
Q10. What is timing of Shapt Rishi Aarti? ............................................................................................... 3

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Q11. What is timing of Shringar/Bhog Aarti? ......................................................................................... 4
Q12. Is there any option to cancel Aarti booking? ................................................................................. 4
Q13. Why I can’t get refund? .................................................................................................................. 4
Q13. Is there any option to change aarti date? ...................................................................................... 4
Q14. Is there any dress code for darshan? ............................................................................................. 4
Q15. What is darshan timing?................................................................................................................. 4
Q16. Can I carry my mobile or other electronic/non electronic gadget? ............................................... 4
Q17. How can I donate in temple? ......................................................................................................... 4
Q18. Is there any helpdesk available? .................................................................................................... 4
Q19. Is there any temple trust guesthouse? .......................................................................................... 4
Q20. Can I book online temple trust guesthouse? ................................................................................. 5
Q21. Restaurant facility is available at guesthouse? .............................................................................. 5
Q22. Nearest Railway Station/Bus Station/Airport?............................................................................... 5
Q23. What are the tourist places in and around Varanasi?.................................................................... 5
Q24. What are the major function/festivals of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple? ................................... 5
Q25. Do I need to pay to enter in temple? ............................................................................................. 5
Q26. Do I need to pay for darshan? ........................................................................................................ 5
About Rudrabhishek ............................................................................................................................... 5
Q27. Can I book Rudrabhishek online? ................................................................................................... 5
Q28. How many type of Rudrabhishek? ................................................................................................. 5
Q29. How much amount need to pay to Shastri as Dakshina?............................................................... 5
Q31. What is timing of Rudrabhishek? ................................................................................................... 5
Q32. How long it will take to complete Rurdabhishek? ......................................................................... 5
Q33. Will I get milk & other pujan samagri for Rudrabhishek in online paid amount? .......................... 6
Q34. Where I can get milk & other pujan samagri for Rudrabhishek? ................................................... 6
Q35. How much I need to pay for pujan samagri? ................................................................................. 6
Q36. Who will arrange pujan samagri?................................................................................................... 6

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Q1. What is temple timing?
03:00AM to 11:00PM.

Aarti related-

Q2. How many types off Aarti in temple?

4 types of Aarti: Mangla Aarti, Mid Day Bhog Aarti, Sapta Rishi Aarti
& Shringar/Bhog Aarti.

Q3. How can I book aarti?

Through android app in few simple steps.

Q4. How can I download aarti booking app?

Click on below given url or go to play store, search for shri kashi
vishwanth aarti booking
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=www.shrikashivishwanath.org.kashivishwanath

Q5. What is timing of Mangla Aarti?

Morning 03:00 AM to 04:00AM.

Q6. What is reporting time for Mangla Aarti?

Reporting time is 02:30AM.

Q7. From which gate anyone can get entry for Mangla Aarti?
From gate no. 1.

Q8. For other Aarti from which gate anyone can enter?
You can get entry from any gate for Aarti but for Mangla aarti gate
no. is allotted.

Q9. What is timing of Mid Day Bhog Aarti?

Timing is 11:15AM to 12:20PM for & devotee can get entry from any
gate.

Q10. What is timing of Shapt Rishi Aarti?

Timing is 07:15AM to 08:15PM & devotee can get entry from any
gate.

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Q11. What is timing of Shringar/Bhog Aarti?
Timing is 09:00PM to 10:15PM & devotee can get entry from any
gate.

Q12. Is there any option to cancel Aarti booking?

Yes you can cancel but no refund.

Q13. Why I can’t get refund?

Because aarti booking amount is a considered as a kind of donation.

Q13. Is there any option to change aarti date?

No there is no option.

Q14. Is there any dress code for darshan?

Mini Skirts and Disrespectful Dress is not permitted and you are
advised to avoid it.

Q15. What is darshan timing?

Darshan timing is 04:00AM to 11:15AM,
12:20PM to 07:15PM,
08:30PM to 09:00PM

Q16. Can I carry my mobile or other electronic/non electronic gadget?

No electronic, non-electronic gadgets, pen etc. allowed inside temple
premises.

Q17. How can I donate in temple?

Please log on official portal www.shrikashivishwanath.org and click
on How to Donate link and follow the process.

Q18. Is there any helpdesk available?

Yes, near gate no. 2.

Q19. Is there any temple trust guesthouse?

Yes, Gangadarshnam.

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Q20. Can I book online temple trust guesthouse?
Please book on www.gangadarshanam.com.

Q21. Restaurant facility is available at guesthouse?

Yes.

Q22. Nearest Railway Station/Bus Station/Airport?

Varanasi Railway, Chaudhary Charan Singh Bus Stand, Babatpur Airport.

Q23. What are the tourist places in and around Varanasi?

Sarnath, Allahabad etc.

Q24. What are the major function/festivals of Shri Kashi Vishwanath

Temple?
Rangbhari Ekadashi, Diwali, Monthly Shivratri, Mahashivratri, Kartik month etc.

Q25. Do I need to pay to enter in temple?

No, but for special darshan 300 per person.

Q26. Do I need to pay for darshan?

Only for special darshan 300 per person.

About Rudrabhishek

Q27. Can I book Rudrabhishek online?

Yes, please visit to temple official website www.shrikashivishwanath.org.

Q28. How many type of Rudrabhishek?

Rudrabhishek with 1 Shastri, 5 Shastri, 11 Shastri, Laghu Rudra, Maharudra.

Q29. How much amount need to pay to Shastri as Dakshina?

As your wish, there is no specific amount for dakshina.

Q30. What is timing of Rudrabhishek?

Morning 4 o’clock to evening 6 o’clock.

Q31. How long it will take to complete Rurdabhishek?

Depends on type of rudrabhishek

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Q32. Will I get milk & other pujan samagri for Rudrabhishek in online
paid amount?
No, you need to pay separate for pujan samagri, milk etc.

Q33. Where I can get milk & other pujan samagri for Rudrabhishek?
Nearby temple.

Q34. How much I need to pay for pujan samagri?

Depends on puja type.

Q35. Who will arrange pujan samagri?

You have to arrange, you can get help of Shastri in temple.

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