This temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and situated on the way from Daranagar to Kalbhairav temple. There is an ancient well which has much religious importance and it is believed that its water is curable to several diseases. The temple opens early in the morning at 4.00 am and closed late night at 12.00 pm. Arti timings are at 5.30 am, 6.30 pm and 11.30 pm.
Exact location of the temple is: K52/39 (adjacent to the Kalbhairav temple), Daranagar Visheshwarganj, Varanasi.
Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple in Varanasi is the very famous and glorious temple. This temple is the holy place of worship and belongs to the Lord Mahadev (Known as Lord Shiva by pilgrims). The history of this temple is all behind an ancient well and “The Shivling”. The meaning of the word Mrityunjay Mahadev is “The God who triumphs over of death”. It is considered as, the Shivling in this temple keep away all the devotees from their unnatural death. Lord Shiva is worshiped as Mrityunjay Mahadev by devotees in order to get triumph over his unnatural death. People from all over India come here and perform “Mrityunjay Path” to get rid of their problems. In the campus of the temple there is an ancient well (also known as koop). The water of this well has therapeutic effect on human beings. It is considered as it has mixture of several underground water streams and has miraculous effect for curing numerous diseases.
Another story behind the magical well is that, a famous person “Dhanvantari” (father of the Ayurveda) has poured all his medicine in that well, that’s why the water of this well is sacred and has medicinal effect as well as able to cure various diseases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the darshan timings for this temple?
Most temples in Varanasi open early in the morning around 4:00 AM and close by 10:00 PM. It is best to visit during the morning aarti or evening aarti.
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry to most temples in Varanasi is free. However, special pooja or expedited darshan lines at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple may have a fee.
What is the dress code?
Devotees are requested to wear modest clothing. Shoulders and knees should be covered. In some ancient temples, traditional dhotis for men and sarees for women are preferred.
Are cameras allowed inside?
Photography is generally restricted inside the inner sanctum of major temples. Please check with security at the entrance. In the Kashi Vishwanath corridor, mobile phones are strictly prohibited.
Can foreigners enter the temples?
Yes, most temples in Varanasi are open to all regardless of nationality. However, the inner sanctum of some private family temples might have restrictions.