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Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Timings 2026
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. Opens at 4:00 AM and closes at 11:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 4:00 AM – 11:00 AM, evening: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.
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⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Temple & Darshan Timings
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
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🛕 Temple opening
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4:00 AM
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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4:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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⏸ Midday / afternoon
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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12:00 PM
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11:00 PM
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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11:00 PM
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Closed |
📅 Mangala Aarti at 3 AM for pre-booked devotees. Wait 1–3 hours regular days.
Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
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🆓
General Darshan
Very long queues.
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Free |
1–3 hours
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Walk-in
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VIP Darshan
Priority entry.
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₹300 |
20–45 min
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shrikashivishwanath.in
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Mangala Aarti Entry
Very limited slots. Book 7+ days ahead.
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₹500 – ₹1,000 |
Scheduled 3:00 AM
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Online pre-booking only
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