VAMADEVESHWAR
Kashi Khand Chapter 100 describes various places of worship and various types of religious tours which should be undertaken by devotees.
According to Kashi Khand devotees should undertake Antargrihi Yatra daily whereby they have to worship various deities.
Vamadeveshwar
Among other deities are the Shiv Lings which have been installed by Vashisht and Vamdev. The Ling installed by Vamdev is known as Vamadeveshwar. Devotees who worship this ling will see that all their obstacles in life will be driven away by the Lord.
LOCATION OF VAMADEVESHWAR
Vamadeveshwar is located at Ck.7/161, Sankata Ghat. People can travel upto Chowk by rickshaw and walk upto this place by foot via Sankata Devi temple which is a famous landmark. Alternatively, they can take a boat ride upto Sankata Ghat and walk up the steps.
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TYPES OF POOJA
The place is open for worship throughout.
VARUNA SANGAMESHWAR
Lord Vishnu was describing to Sage Bindu, the various forms in which the former was present in the Holy city of Kashi to bless the devotees. In his form as Adi Keshav, the Lord has installed Sangameshwar Mahaling near Varuna river.
VARUNA SANGAMESHWAR
By merely worshipping Sangameshwar, the devotee is cleansed of all his sins. (Kashi Khand, Chapters 61 and 97). It is also believed that performing Rudra Abhishek at Varuna Sangameshwar Ling is equivalent to donary (donation made for religious use) of a Cow to a deserving person. (Godaan).
Ling Puraan eulogises this Ling in Chapter 1 of the supplement as well as in Shlok 87 to 89 and 104 to 107 of Chapter 92. Devotees who worship this Ling will get rid of all their fears as also they will get associated with eminent persons.
Mythologically speaking, where two holy rivers join together, the place attains spiritual importance. Devotees can find Varuna Sangameshwar almost at the point of confluence of Holy Rivers Varuna and Ganga.
LOCATION OF VARUNA SANGAMESHWAR
Varuna Sangameshwar is located at Adi Keshav temple at located at A-37/51, Rajghat Fort. Devotees can travel upto this place by autorickshaw or cycle rickshaw or car.
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TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open from 06.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon and from 04.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. The timings may be flexible.
VARUNESHWAR
Once there was a Sage known as Kardam who had a son named Suchishman. The boy was extremely devoted and dutiful. He was intelligent, soft spoken and possessed all good qualities.
One day the boy was playing alongwith his friends in a lake when suddenly an aquatic creature dragged him and swam away. All the friends got panicky and reported the matter to Suchishman’s father who was in his prayers. The sage, after hearing this, started praying with severe intensity.
Due to his divine vision, the Sage could see the aquatic creature dragging his son and this creature was followed by one Goddess who was trying to rescue the boy. Meanwhile, one person with a Trident in his hand attacked the aquatic creature, rescued the boy and placed him at the feet of Lord Shiva. The boy was restored to the Sage.
The Sage opened his eyes, saw his son standing in front with water dripping from his hair, eyes blood shot, body completely gone weak with a sense of fear gripping all over. The boy prostrated in front of his father. The sage realized that the boy has almost taken a rebirth.
Suchishman who had an escape from the aquatic creature, took permission from his father, reached Kashi, installed a Shiv Ling and started intensely worshipping Lord Shiva. The Lord appeared before the boy and granted him a divine wish. Suchishman desired that he should be made the leader of all aquatic or marine plants and animals. Lord Shiva granted accordingly. The Lord further stated that Suchishman will be the Lord of all pearls etc. found in water, all rivers, all ponds, all Wells, western direction and the boy will be loved and adored by the celestial beings.
Varuneshwar
Lord Shiva further stated that the Shiv Ling installed by the boy will be known as Varuneshwar. Devotees worshipping Varuneshwar will become very intelligent and will never face any fear on account of water. They will not have any fear of dehydration. They will be blessed with good tasty food. (Kashi Khand, Chapter 12).
LOCATION OF VARUNESHWAR
Varuneshwar is located at Ck.8/8, Gomat, towards the west of Jyoti Rupeshwar (Abhay Sanyas Ashram).
Devotees can travel upto Chowk by rickshaw and walk upto this place. They may have to take directions from locals to reach Gomath.
TYPES OF POOJA
The Shiv Ling is located practically in the open and devotees can perform pooja by their own.
Devotees may not be able to perform pooja of all Shiv Lings in detail. They are advised to carry some Ganga Water and Bilva Patras alongwith them. (Bilva Patra are leaves of Bilva tree where the leaves come in trios). Devotees can pour sacred Ganga Water on Shiv Ling and offer one Bilva Patra over the Ling. Great importance is attached to such act.
VASHISHTESHWAR
Kashi Khand, Chapter 18 mentions that various Lings have been installed in the holy city of Kashi by great Rishis (Sages). It is worth mentioning here that on account of intense prayers to the Lords, the Sages have attained divine powers. Sage Vashisht has installed this Ling.
Vasishteshwar
A devotee who worships Vashishteshwar Ling in the Shokavan Forest will reach the Prajapati Lok after death (Prajapati Lok is considered to be that part of heaven where intellectuals reside). Kashi Khand mentions Varuna River in reference to Vashishteshwar Ling.
LOCATION OF VASHISHTESHWAR
There are two places where Vashishteshwar Ling is supposed to be located. One is trans Varuna, after Varuna Sangam. Other Ling is at Ck.7/161, Sankata Ghat. According to locals, the second one is worshipped as Vashishteshwar. People can travel upto Chowk by rickshaw and walk upto this place by foot via Sankata Devi temple which is a famous landmark. Alternatively, they can take a boat ride upto Sankata Ghat and walk up the steps.
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TYPES OF POOJA
The place is open for worship throughout.
VASUKEESHWAR
According to Kashi Khand, Chapter 66, Lord Kartikeya was describing the Lings found around the four sides of Jyeshteshwar Ling. Towards the South of Jyeshteshwar, there is mention of Vasukeeshwar Ling. There is also mention of Vasuki Kund besides the above ling.
Vasukeeshwar
Special importance is attached to performing pooja, giving alms etc. at Vasukeeshwar Temple (Kashi Khand, ibid) after taking bath at Vasuki Kund. Devotees will not have any fear on account of snakes (Sarp Dosh).
Devotees have been advised to perform pooja etc. on Naag Panchami Day which falls in the months of July-August.
The temple also contains the idol of Vasuki Nagraj. Vasuki Nagraj is the huge serpent which was used as a rope by Devas and Asuras in Sagar Manthan (churning of ocean) for extracting Amrit.
It is believed that Vasuki Kund (mentioned at para two above) was formed out of sweat emanating from of the body of Vasuki Nagaraj. While there is no trace of Vasuki Kund in the present day, old timers believe that a river called Vasuki still exists below the premises and may be flowing underground.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
The temple is located at House No. Ck.7/155, Scindia Ghat, Varanasi, near Brihaspateshwar temple. One can travel upto Chowk by Cycle Rickshaw and walk to this place via Atma Veereshwar Temple (famous landmark). Alternatively, devotees can approach the place by boat upto Scindia Ghat and climb up the steps.
Please watch our YouTube Video about Vasukeeshwar at following Link
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TYPES OF POOJAS
The temple is open from 06.00 a.m to 9.00 p.m. Aarties are performed at 10.00 a.m. and 09.00 p.m. While regular poojas are conducted by the Priest, Special poojas are performed on important days like Shivratri and certain Ekadasi days.
Besides the above poojas etc., devotees who are afflicted with Kaal Sarp Dosh get rid of the evil afflictions by performing special pooja at this temple.
POOJARIS OF THE TEMPLE
Shri Yadunandan Mishra is the Poojari of the temple and he can be contacted in his Cell number (0)9839515195 for doing any special pooja.
VEDESHWAR
On a humble request by Goddess Parvaty, Lord Shiva described the various Teerths (Sacred Ponds) and Shiv Lings in the Holy City of Kashi.
Towards the south of Guardian of Kshetra, Adi Keshav, is located Vedeshwar.
VEDESHWAR
A devotee who worships this Ling, will attain the benefits accruing out of learning four Vedas. This is indeed a great thing because learing even one Veda may take several long years, let alone four Vedas. (Kashi Khand, Chapter 97).
LOCATION OF VEDHESHWAR
Vedeshar is located near Nakshatreshwar Ling at Adi Keshav temple, located at A-37/51, Rajghat Fort. Devotees can travel upto this place by autorickshaw or cycle rickshaw or car.
Please watch our YouTube Video about Vedeshwar at following Link
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TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open from 06.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon and from 04.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. The timings may be flexible.
VIBHANDESHWAR
Kashi Khand, Chapter 97 mentions various Shiv Lings all around Kashi.
Among various Lings, Kashi Khand mentions one important Shiv Ling named Vibhandeshwar. Devotees who worship this Ling will derive all the fruits of staying in Kashi. They will attain Moksha.
Vibhandeshwar
LOCATION OF VIBHANDESHWAR
Vibhandeshwar is located at B-17/42, Til Bhandeshwar. Devotees can travel upto Til Bhandeshwar (Pandey Haveli) by cycle rickshaw. This is a famous temple. While Vibhandeshwar is a big Ling situated under the ground level, there is a huge Ling known as Til Bhandeshwar which is worshipped with all fervour by the local population. It is believed that the Ling grows by the size of one Til (sesame seed) per year.
Til Bhandeshwar
It is worth mentioning that the only Ayyappa Temple in Kashi is located in the temple premises of Til Bhandeshwar.
TYPE OF POOJA
Til Bhandeshwar temple is open from 04.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and remains closed from 04.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m. Aarties are held in the morning and evening. However, Vibhandeshwar Ling is open for darshan throughout.
POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE
Shri Manish is the Poojari of the temple and the temple’s telephone number is 0542-2451569.
VIDHYESHWAR
According to Kashi Khand, Chapter 97, this temple is located somewhere to the eastern side of Chandreshwar. Those who worship Vidhyeshwar Ling are successful in their scholarly pursuits.
Vidhyeshwar
It is believed that students who prepare for exams etc. worship this Ling before going to examination hall.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
The temple is located at House No. Ck.2/41 B, Siddheshwari, Chowk Varanasi. Vidhyeshwar Ling is located below the ground level where the devotee will have to descend through the stairs. One can travel upto Chowk by Cycle Rickshaw and walk to this place via Sankata Devi Temple (famous landmark). Alternatively, devotees can approach the place by boat upto Scindia Ghat and climb up the stairs.
TYPES OF POOJAS
The temple is open from 06.00 a.m to 9.00 p.m. Aarties are performed at 10.00 a.m. and 09.00 p.m. While regular poojas are conducted by the Priest, Special poojas are performed on important days like Shivratri and certain Ekadasi days.
POOJARIES
Shri Rohit Kapooria is can be contacted at his cell number 7839361621 for performing any pooja or Jap at this temple.
VIMALESHWAR
According to Kashi Khand, Chapter 69, the place where Lord Shiva wore the skin of Gajasur after slaying the latter, was called Rudra Vasam. (Kindly refer to Krithi Vaseshwar).
VIMALESHWAR
Once the Lord, in his form as Krithi Vaseshwar, was sitting alongwith Goddess Uma Devi when Nandi offered his prayers and stated that there are 68 places of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva in this holy place. Various idols/Shiv Lings have been brought from several other places by Nandi and installed in Kashi.
In the vicinity of Swarleeneshwar, devotees can find Vimaleshwar. Devotees who worship this Ling will attain Siddhi (divine powers). In the present day parlance, the devotees will be highly respected and be capable of meeting various challenges.
LOCATION OF VIMALESHWAR
Vimaleshwar is located at A.10/47, Naya Mahadeo, Prahlad Ghat. Local devotees know this Ling by the name of Neelkant Mahadeo. People can travel upto Prahlad Ghat Chauraha (cross-road) by rickshaw, take a right turn to reach this place.
TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open from 06.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 06.00 p.m. to 09.00 p.m. However, the persons in-charge of the temple have kindly made a grill opening towards the north of the premises and the devotees can have darshan throughout.
POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE
The place of worship is almost inside a house. Shri Raj Kumar Tripathi (Raju Guru) is available and he can be contacted in his Cell No. (0)9369278044 for performing any special pooja etc.
VISHALAKSHEESHWAR
Goddess Parvaty wanted to know about various Shiv Lings and deities at several places in Kashi and Lord Shiva was pleased to narrate about such deities (Kashi Khand, Chapter 97).
Kashi Khand mentions one Shiv Ling named Vishalaksheeshwar in the vicinity of Vishalakshy Devi.
Vishalaksheshwar
Devotees who worship Vishalaksheeshwar will be blessed with happiness and prosperity.
LOCATION OF VISHALAKSHEESHWAR
Devotees can find Vishalaksheeshwar at D.3/85, in the premises of Vishalakshy Temple at Mir Ghat. They can travel upto Dasaswamedh Vishwanath Gulli or Bansphatak Vishwanath Gulli by rickshaw and walk on foot to this place. Devotees generally combine prayers at this temple alongwith darshan of Visweshwar / Annapurna temple.
Location of Vishalakshy Devi temple as per Google Map is given in the following Link :
The entire area encompassing Vishalakshy Devi, Dharmeshwar, Vishwa Bhuja Gauri etc. is a powerful Shakti Peeth known as Dharma Peeth.
Please watch our YouTube Video about Vishalaksheeshwar at following Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNjQ1lbIzmA&t=17s
TYPES OF POOJA
The temple is open from 04.30 a.m. in the morning to 11.00 a.m. and from 05.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. The timings may change. Aarties are held in the morning and evening.
