VISHWANATH TEMPLE uttarkashi was called the city of Vishwanath in ancient times and later this place came to be known as "Uttarkashi". The word 'Badahat' has been used for Uttarkashi in Kedarkhand and Puranas and it has also been called 'Soumya Kashi' in Puranas. Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Uttarakhand, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, was established by Parshuram ji and Lord Vishwanath appeared in the temple under Jyotirlinga. The Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, and devotees can listen to the recitation of mantras here at all times. Vishwanath temple is a big center of faith. It is believed that the result of visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Uttarkashi is equal to that of Kashi Vishwanath of Varanasi. It is believed that Uttarkashi is the only place of pilgrimage in Kaliyuga, where God himself resides in the form of Swayambhu Shivling and this Swayambhu Shivling is located in Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
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VISHWANATH TEMPLE
Vishwanath Temple of Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the oldest and most sacred of temples in Uttarkashi. It is situated in Uttarkashi city and on Char Dham Route. The temple is well connected with major destinations of Uttarakhand.
To reach Vishwanath Temple from Delhi, you can take buses or taxis from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Rishikesh. From Rishikesh, hire a taxi, share a cab, or use local buses to reach Vishwanath Temple. The total distance from Delhi to Vishwanath Temple is approximately 410 km.
If you are traveling by air, the nearest airport to Vishwanath Temple is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is located approximately 169 km away. From the airport, you can hire a direct taxi to Vishwanath Temple.
If you are traveling by train, the nearest railway station to Vishwanath Temple is Rishikesh Station, situated approximately 164 km away. From the station, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Vishwanath Temple.