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Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath)
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, UP 221001, IndiaAbout
Kashi Vishwanath Temple ( Hindi : काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर ) is arguably the most famous of all Hindu temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva . It is located in Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh , India , the holiest existing place of Hindus , where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible, also pour the remains of cremated ancestors into the River Ganges . The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganges, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas , the holiest of Shiva temples. The main deity is known by the name Vishwanatha or Vishweshwara meaning Ruler of the universe . The temple town, which claims to be the oldest living city in the world, with 3500 years of documented history, [1] is also called Kashi and hence the temple is popularly called Kashi Vishwanath Temple .
