BHADRESHWAR
Bhadreshwar
Goddess Parvaty requested Lord Shiva to describe various Teerths (sacred ponds/lakes) and deities in Kashi. Lord Shiva told her all Lings are replete with the divine powers of Teerths.
Towards the north of Aswiniyeshwar there is a Kund called Bhadrahritam which is filled with cow’s milk. By taking bath in this Kund, a devotee gets the benefits equivalent to giving donary (A thing given to a sacred use) of 1000 cows to an eligible person. On Poornima days when Poorva Bhadrapad star combines (Poorattati in Tamil), this place attains importance. A devotee should take bath in the above Kund and worship Bhadreshwar Ling situated nearby and he will certainly reach heaven after death. (Kashi Khand Chapter 97). The kund, however, is no longer in existence.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
The temple is located at House No. Ck.2/4, Patani Tola, Bhosala Ghat, Varanasi. 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 Bhosala Ghat and climb up the steps.
TYPES OF POOJAS
The temple is open from 06.00 am to 9.00 p.m. While regular poojas are conducted by the Priest, Special poojas are performed on important days like Shivratri and certain Ekadasi days. Aarti is performed daily at morning, afternoon and night.
BHAGIRATHESHWAR
Lord Vishnu was recounting various religiously important places, teerths etc. to Sage Bindu (Kashi Khand, Chapter 61).
Devotees should bathe in Bhagirath Teerth and perform rituals for their forefathers. The devotees should then worship Bhagiratheshwar nearby.
Bhagirateshwar
By performing the above religious rites, the devotees will be cleansed of all their sins howsoever heinous they may be. Bhagirat Teerth is not in existence now.
LOCATION OF BHAGIRATHESHWAR
Bhagiratheshwar is located at Ck.11/11, near Brahmanal in the house of Devanand Chaturvedi. This place falls opposite to Vani Vittan Shishu Mandir. There is a stone slab on which the name of lane viz. Dewan Bal Mukund Lane is inscribed. The above house is located on a path perpendicular to the stone slab. People can travel upto Chowk by rickshaw and walk upto this place through Brahmanal, which is a famous landmark. They can also travel by boat upto Manikarnika Ghat and climb the steps.
TYPES OF POOJA
This powerful Shiv Ling is located inside a private house and devotees can have darshan. For performing any special pooja like Rudram etc. devotees may contact Shri Devanand Chaturvedi at 0542-2397091 or Cell (0)9451895699.
BHARABHOOTESHWAR
Lord Shiva was in Mandarachal and he sent several batches of Shiv Gans to Kashi to create disturbance in the city and distract King Divodas. (For details, refer to Kukkuteshwar).
In one of the batches, one Shiv Gan named Bhara Bhoot installed a Shiv Ling called Bhara Bhooteshwar.
Bhara Bhooteshwar
Devotees who worship this Ling in Kashi will attain Mukti. Kashi Khand, Chapter 55 further states that those who do not worship this deity will remain a burden in this earth just as a huge tree which does not yield any fruits.
LOCATION OF BHARABHOOTESHWAR
Bharabhooteshwar is located at Ck.54/44, Raja Darwaja. If a devotee proceeds from Chowk to Neechibaug, immediately after Chowk Police Station there is a left turn which leads to Raja Darwaja. After walking for about 150 yards, there is a small right turning where this temple is situated. Devotees may ask for directions in the general locality. Devotees can reach Raja Darwaja by rickshaw. At times due to heavy rush, they may have to get down at Chowk – Neechibaug road and walk on foot to Raja Darwaja.
TYPES OF POOJA
The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 09.00 a.m. and for about 2 hours in the evening. Timings are flexible. However, there is a grilled window through which devotees can have darshan throughout.
BHEEMESHWAR
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).
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 and installed in Kashi.
From Sapt Godavari Teerth the Lord has appeared in Kashi by name of Bheemeshwar for bestowing happiness and granting Moksha to devotees. All those devotees who worship Bheemeshwar which is to the east of Nakuleshwar, will be freed from even the most heinous sins committed by them.
Bheemeshwar
On all India basis there are twelve Jyotirlings and there are twelve important Shiv Lings in Kashi which represent the aforesaid twelve Jyotirlings. The above deity is worshipped as Bheema Shankar(Nashik-Pune Road, Maharashtra).
LOCATION OF BHEEMESHWAR
Bheemeshwar is located at Ck.31/12, Kashi Karvat temple. Devotees can proceed northwards from Visweshwar temple towards Saraswati Phatak and ask for Kashi Karvat temple, which is quite famous.
TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open practically throughout the day. The ling can be viewed from the top as it is located below the ground level.
BHOOR BHUVA SUVA LING
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).
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.
Bhoor Bhuva Suva Ling
Various idols/Shiv Lings have been brought from several other places by Nandi and installed in Kashi. From Gandamadan Mountains one Shiv Ling has appeared by itself in Kashi, by name of Bhoor Bhuva Suva Ling.
Devotees who worship this Ling will be extremely happy in various parts of heaven.
LOCATION OF BHOOR BHUVA SUVA LING
Bhoor Bhuva Suva Ling is located at No. K.63/26, Bhoot Bhairav locality. (Reference : Book by Pt. Kedarnath Vyas). This is a huge Ling. Devotees can reach this place by travelling upto Kashi Devi temple/Bula Nala/Lohatia by rickshaw and walk on foot upto Jyeshta Gauri/Bhoot Bhairav.
TYPES OF POOJA
The temple is open practically through out the day. Devotees can have darshan or perform pooja on their own as per their convenience.
BHOOTESHWAR
On a request by Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva narrated the various deities/ Shiv Lings/Teerths (Sacred Ponds) spread over the expanse of Kashi. (Kashi Khand, Chapter 97).
Kashi Khand mentions one such powerful Shiv Ling known as Bhooteshwar in the vicinity of various other Shiv Lings.
Bhooteshwar
Devotees who worship Bhooteshwar will be blessed with all sorts of wealth and prosperity.
LOCATION OF BHOOTESHWAR
Bhooteshwar is located at Bhooteshwar Gully, Dasaswamedh. This is a famous locality and people can travel upto Dasaswamedh Ghat Bata Shop area by rickshaw and enquire about Bhooteshwar Gully. The temple also houses one Shani Idol which is worshipped by devotees. Alternatively, devotees can take a boat ride upto Dasaswamedh Ghat by boat and climb the steps.
TYPES OF POOJA
The temple is open from 05.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. and from 05.00 p.m. to 09.30 p.m. Aarties are conducted in the morning and evening. During closed time, devotees can have darshan through grill gates. The timings are flexible.
POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE
Shri Ashok Joshi is one of the priests attached to the temple and he can be contacted on his phone 0542-2452615 for performing any special pooja, Rudra Japam etc.
BRAHMESHWAR
On being deputed by Lord Shiva to Kashi, Lord Brahma approached King Divodas and wished to perform Aswa Medha Yagya (Horse Sacrifice Ritual). King Divodas consented to provide all necessary items for performing the above ritual. (Kindly refer to Divodaseshwar for further details). Lord Brahma, with the help of King Divodas, performed not just one but ten Aswa Medha Yagnas. The place where he performed these Yagnas is known as Dasaswamedh Teerth (now known as Dasaswamedh Ghat). Prior to that the place was known as Rudra Sarovar.
Subsequently, Lord Brahma installed a Ling called Dasaswamedheshwar and decided to stay in Kashi. Lord Brahma could not find any fault with King Divodas and could not think of anything against him to report to Lord Shiva. Therefore, Lord Brahma kept worshipping Lord Vishweshwara and installed another Ling called Brahmeshwar and started residing there. By worshipping Brahmeshwar Ling which was symbolic of Vishweshwar, Lord Brahma was confident that Lord Shiva will not be angry with him.
Brahmeshwar (Khalispura)
A devotee who worships Brahmeshwar Ling will have the blessings of Lord Brahma and he will find a place in Brahma Lok.
LOCATION OF BRAHMESHWAR
Brahmeshwar Ling is located at D-33/66, 67, Khalispura (near Dasaswamedh). Devotees can travel upto Dasaswamedh Bata shop by cycle rickshaw and walk on foot to this temple. This temple also house Brahmini Devi. There is another Brahmeshwar Ling inside Brahmacharini Temple near Panch Ganga Ghat which is also worshipped with great fervour.
Brahmeshwar (Brahmacharini Temple)
TYPES OF POOJA
The temple is open from 06.00 a.m. to 01.30 p.m. and from 04.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Aarti is performed at 06.00 a.m., 04.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Shayan Aarti).
POOJARI OF THE TEMPLE
Shri Rajesh Sagarkar is the Poojari of the temple and he can be contacted on his Cell No. 0542-2437004 for performing any special pooja etc.
BRIHASPATEESHWAR
Brihaspati or Guru was the son of Angira. He was having all the good qualities of a gentleman, leader, good Samaritan, respectful to the elders and teachers etc.
He came to Kashi, installed a Shiv Ling and performed prayers to Lord Shiva for several years at a stretch. Lord Shiva appeared before him through that Ling in the form of Jyoti (Divine Light).
On seeing Lord Shiva, Brihaspati became ecstatic and started singing praises of Lord Shiva whereupon the Lord granted that Brihaspati will be the Lord of all Devas. Since Brihaspati had sung prayers of Lord Shiva, the latter also granted that Brihaspati will be called Vachaspati (having excellence in speech). The Ling installed by Brihaspati will be called Brihaspateeshwar.
Brihaspateeshwar
Lord Shiva further stated, a devotee who performs pooja etc. of Brihaspateeshwar on a regular basis will get all his wishes fulfilled. Lord Shiva then summoned Lord Brahma, Lord Indra and other Devas. With all those celestials around, Lord Shiva ordained that Vachaspati (Brihaspati) will be the Guru (Teacher) of all Devas. Vachaspati will become the lord of all intelligent persons.
A devotee who performs prayers at Brihaspateeshwar on Thursday when Pushyami Star conjoins, will be successful in all his endeavours. (Pushyami star is called Poosam in Tamil and Pooyam in Malayalam). A person who prays to Brihaspateeshwar for six consecutive months is cleansed of all his sins. (Kashi Khand, Chapter 17).
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
The temple is located at House No. Ck.7/133, Scindia Ghat, Varanasi, opp. Atma Veereshwar temple. 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 steps.
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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 6.00 a.m., 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Besides the above aarties, special aarties are held on Thursdays and Fridays at 11.00 p.m. also. While regular poojas are conducted by the Priest, Special poojas are performed on important days like Shivratri and certain Ekadasi days. Aarti is performed daily at morning, afternoon and night.
BUDHESHWAR
According to Kashi Khand, once Chandra (Moon) got deeply infatuated with Tara, wife of Brihaspati. Despite warnings by Devas, Chandra forcibly took Tara with him. In spite of many requests and pleadings Chandra kept Tara with him for several days and refused to part with her.
The matter was referred to Rudra Dev who attacked Chandra with a weapon called Pinak. Chandra also retaliated. However, at the end Tara was separated from Chandra and handed over to Brihaspati.
Soon Brihaspati realised that Tara was pregnant. He asked her to get rid of that to-be born child from her womb. She did so in the garden, but by that time the child was fully developed. The moment the baby touched the ground, the entire assemblage of the Devas came to know about the birth of a child. All of them insisted on knowing from Tara as to who was the father of the child, but Tara kept silent.
In the meantime, the newly born child who was very intelligent (with Buddhi) threatened that he would curse Tara unless she revealed the truth. Finally Tara revealed that Chandra was the father of the child. Considering the high level of intelligence of the child (Buddhi), he came to be called Budha. Budha sought permission from Chandra to go to Kashi and pray to Lord Shiva, to which Chandra agreed.
Budha came to Kashi, installed a Ling and started worshipping Lord Shiva for several years. Finally Lord Shiva appeared before him and blessed him stating that the Ling installed by Budha be known as Budheshwar and those who worship this Ling will attain highest level of intelligence and such level of intelligence will always remain with the devotee despite his age. (Kashi Khand, Chapter fifteen).
Budheshwar
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Budheshwar temple is located at Ck-7/158, Scindia Ghat in the premises of Atma Veereshwar temple. This place can be reached by boat through Scindia Ghat. Alternatively one can travel in cycle rickshaw upto Chowk and walk down the gullies to reach the temple.
LOCATION OF ATMA VEERESHWAR TEMPLE AS PER GOOGLE MAPS IS GIVEN BELOW
Please watch our YouTube Video about Budheshwar at following Link
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TYPES OF POOJAS
The temple is open for worship 05.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 12.30 p.m. to 9.30. Special Aarti is held from 07.00 to 8.30 p.m. For doing special pooja, it is advisable to consult the Poojari before hand.
CHAKRESHWAR (YANTRESHWAR)
Goddess Parvaty desired to know from Lord Shiva regarding the various Teerths (Sacred Ponds) in Kashi (Kashi Khand, Chapter 97). Lord Shiva gladly stated the various Shiv Lings, adding that the Shiv Lings and Teerths are more or less synonymous.
Kashi Khand, inter alia, mentions one Chakra Teerth and Chakreshwar Ling, which has Chakra etched on it. (Chakra like Sri Chakra etc. are a part of highly respected worship in respect of Goddess. Many people consider Sri Chakra Pooja or Sri Yantra Pooja as highly auspicious and such poojas should be done with utmost sincerity and purity, with the active guidance of a learned Teacher/Guru).
According to Kashi Khand, devotees who bathe in Chakra Teerth and worship Chakreshwar will reach the abode of Lord Shiva after death.
LOCATION OF CHAKRESHWAR (YANTRESHWAR)
Chakreshwar, which is known by the name of Yantreshwar is located towards the right side immediately after entering Annapurna Temple.
There are three approach lanes one via Dashashwamedh Road, 2nd via Bansphatak and third via Gyanvapi to reach Annapurna Temple. It is difficult to prescribe the convenient entry point because due to heavy police patrolling, entry points keep changing. During peak rush days like Mondays and other important festivals, the police may regulate the pilgrims through Gyanvapi and the exit point may be through Bansphatak etc. Since the temple is located in deep Gully, it is advisable to visit the temple alongwith a local person or Guide.
TYPES OF POOJA
This place of worship is open practically throughout the day and devotees can worship as per their convenience.
PRIESTS OF THE TEMPLE
Shri Pawan Jha is one of the priests of the temple and he can be contacted at the temple phone 0542-2392619 for performing any special pooja etc.
