Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
Varanasi, India
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Is Kashi Vishwanath Temple the Golden Temple?
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is popularly known as the Golden Temple, due to the gold plating of its spire. One tonne of gold donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh has been used in the gold plating, as well as in three domes, each made up of pure gold, donated in 1835. The temple receives around 3,000 visitors every day.
Why is Kashi Vishwanath Temple famous for?
Shri KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE Varanasi is Said to be the point at which the first jyotirlinga, the fiery pillar of light by which shiva manifested has supremacy over others gods, broke through the Earth's crust and flared towards the heavens.
Why should we stay 9 days in Kashi?
It is supposed to be ominous to spend 9 nights in Kashi, Varanasi in India. There is deep belief among Hindus that spending 9 nights in Varanasi could lead to salvation or Moksha.