Temple Darshan Guide
Complete guide to darshan timings, VIP passes, puja booking and tips for all major temples in Varanasi
Temple Darshan Timings
Plan your temple visits with these accurate timings
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Darshan Timings
VIP Darshan
VIP darshan available via online booking on official website. Entry from multiple gates.
Visitor Tips
- •Remove shoes and electronic items before entry
- •Photography is not permitted inside
- •Dress modestly (traditional attire preferred)
- •Avoid Mondays as crowds are very high
Sankat Mochan Temple
Darshan Timings
VIP Darshan
No VIP pass required. Queue management available during festivals.
Visitor Tips
- •Famous for Besan Laddoo prasad
- •Tuesdays are very crowded
- •Peaceful atmosphere on weekdays
- •Located near BHU
Durga Temple (Durga Kund)
Darshan Timings
VIP Darshan
No prior booking needed. Special darshan during Navratri.
Visitor Tips
- •Fridays are very busy
- •Watch out for monkeys near the temple
- •Adjacent Durga Kund is sacred for bathing
- •Best visited during Navratri
Kalbhairav Temple
Darshan Timings
VIP Darshan
No special booking required. Quick darshan usually available.
Visitor Tips
- •Liquor is offered as prasad here (unique tradition)
- •Visit before touring Varanasi for blessings
- •Located in the old city lanes
- •Take an auto from Godowlia Chowk
Puja & Ritual Services
We arrange special pujas and rituals with experienced priests
Rudrabhishek
₹2,100 onwardsSacred bathing ritual of the Shivalinga with milk, honey, curd, ghee and water
⏱️ 1-2 hrs
Ganga Aarti (Personal)
₹501 onwardsAttend the Ganga Aarti with your name announced in the ritual
⏱️ 30 mins
Satyanarayan Katha
₹3,100 onwardsComplete Satyanarayan puja with katha recitation and prasad distribution
⏱️ 2-3 hrs
Pind Daan (Pitru Paksha)
₹5,100 onwardsAncestral rituals performed on the ghats for the peace of departed souls
⏱️ 2-4 hrs