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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Special arrangements for Divyang devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Dham
Special facilities are being arranged for Divyang (differently-abled) devotees visiting Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham for darshan, the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust announced in a press statement. Kashi Vishwanath Dham illuminated with lights (PTI File) These services are in addition to the general facilities already available for all devotees. The Trust stated that if a Divyang devotee informs the temple administration of their visit in advance, they will be provided with full support and necessary assistance. Relatives or accompanying persons of the differently-abled devotees can inform the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust via mail, telephone or email. While assistance to Divyang devotees has already been prioritised, the temple administration is now expanding these efforts to include help with transportation, proper guidance and access to required amenities. The aim is to ensure that no devotee faces inconvenience during their visit to Baba Kashi Vishwanath. The Temple Trust has appealed to all devotees to inform the administration in advance if they are disabled or accompanied by a disabled person, so timely and effective support can be arranged.
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Sacred chants fill Kashi as devotees gather for first Sawan Monday
Amidst the devotional fervour, a sea of devotees thronged the Baba Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the first Monday of Sawan to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. The city echoed with sacred chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and reverberated with the spirit of devotion to Lord Shiva. District magistrate Satyendra Kumar showers flower petals on the devotees standing in queue to offer prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple on the first Monday of Sawan, in Varanasi on Monday. (Kashi Vishwanath Temple) District magistrate Satyendra Kumar and Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust chief executive officer Vishwa Bhushan showered rose petals on devotees. Since early morning, a large number of devotees stood in long queues to have darshan and offer prayers to Baba Kashi Vishwanath. As per the age-old tradition of Kashi, the Yadav Bandhus performed 'Jalabhishek' of Baba Kashi Vishwanath. A group of Yadava Bandhus, led by Jantraleshwar Yadav, first visited Sheetla Ghat, where they collected 'Gangajal' in pitchers. They offered 'Jalabhishek' to goddess Sheetla and then proceeded to the KV temple to perform 'Jalabhishek' of the deity. Another group of Yadav Bandhus also performed 'Jalabhishek' at the temple and offered prayers to Baba Gauri Kedareshwar, continuing the deep-rooted traditions of devotion in the holy city. A huge crowd of devotees was also seen offering prayers at other prominent temples across the city, including Tilbhandeshwar Temple, Mrityunjay Mahadev, Gauri Kedareshwar Temple, Shooltankeshwar Temple, Rameshwar Temple, Sarangnath Temple, Markandey Mahadev, and the Baba Kashi Vishwanath Temple at BHU. Aerial drone footage showcased breathtaking views of the city, where every corner was filled with devotion and spiritual energy. Long queues of devotees stretched from Godaulia to Maidagin and continued all the way to Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Kashi Vishwanath Dham administration made well-organised arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for the devotees. Facilities such as drinking water and medical aid were made available across the area. Tight security was enforced along the stretch from Maidagini to Godaulia and across the Kanwar Yatra route. Police personnel were deployed at Kanwariya route, and deputy commissioner of police (crime) Saravanan T was seen overseeing the security arrangements from the early hours. For surveillance, eight drones and several mini drones were deployed to keep a close watch on the crowd and maintain order.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Sea of devotion: KVT sees huge influx on 1st Shrawan ‘Somvar'
1 2 3 4 5 6 Varanasi: The Kashi Vishwanath Temple was bathed in an aura of profound spirituality as a sea of devoted pilgrims congregated to pay obeisance to Lord Shiv on the auspicious occasion of the first Monday of the holy Shrawan month. Throughout the day, the sacred precincts resonated with fervent chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' as the faithful offered ardent prayers to the deity As the ethereal notes of the 'mangla aarti' faded away in the early morning hours, the revered sanctum sanctorum of the Kashi Vishwanath temple swung open its doors, inviting the faithful to partake in the sacred 'jharokha darshan'. Devotees, arrayed in lines stretching from Maidagin and Godowlia, were greeted with a gentle cascade of flowers as they awaited their turn to enter the majestic Kashi Vishwanath Dham to offer 'Jalabhishek'. The area around the temple remained heavily crowded with pilgrims and saffron-clad kanwariyas. As the devotees patiently waited for their turn, commissioner of pPolice Mohit Agrawal, district magistrate Satyendra Kumar, temple's chief executive officer Vishw Bhushan Mishra and other officials showered petals on them at different points. Officials, especially the CP, could also be seen seeking feedback from pilgrims and kanwariyas on the arrangements. The temple administration has stopped the process of sharing the footfall of devotees on an hourly basis this year. The CEO said that as per the decision taken by the temple trust and administration, the entire figure for the Shrawan will be released after the end of the auspicious month. A majestic, specially adorned processional idol of Lord Shiv captivated the devotees as they navigated the zig-zag barricades within the Kashi Vishwanath Dham. To ensure a comfortable experience, authorities provided extensive amenities, including German hangars and sheds to shield visitors from the elements. Additionally, they offered glucose, ORS solutions, and drinking water to keep devotees hydrated. Medical aid and lost and found services were also readily available. Keeping in mind the arrangements for the devotees coming from all over the country, the administration has ensured ample drinking water counters, medical help desks, lost and found centres, and other facilities and security arrangements in the temple area. The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust ensured all possible and necessary arrangements for an orderly and smooth darshan. To cater to the large gathering, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple administration arranged a live telecast of the sacred rituals on LED screens within the temple premises and at six other strategic locations, including the railway station, Godowlia Crossing, and ghats. This allowed pilgrims and kanwariyas to witness the ceremonies in real-time, making their wait in long queues more meaningful. The darshan will also be available worldwide via YouTube live streaming, allowing devotees across the globe to see Baba Vishwanath during Shrawan. Earlier, continuing their tradition, Yadav Bandhus reached the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in large numbers to offer 'Jalabhishek'. As most of the ghats along the river Ganga have been submerged, men in khaki kept extra vigil there to avoid crowding of devotees collecting Gangajal for offering 'Jalabhishek' at various temples. A huge crowd was also evident at all other temples of Lord Shiv, including Markandeya Mahadev on the Ganga-Gomti confluence at Kaithi, Tilbhandeshwar, Kedareshwar, Onkaleshwar and Tilbhandeshwar. Jageshwar, Rameshwar, Shooltankeshwar, Kardmeshwar, and Mrityunjaya Mahadev. The temples reverberated with Vedic chants, accompanied by the sounds of conch shells, bells, and hymns.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
UP govt makes special preparations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham for first Monday of Shravan
Varanasi , The Uttar Pradesh government has made special arrangements, including grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, for the first Monday of Shravan here, a statement said on Sunday. UP govt makes special preparations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham for first Monday of Shravan On this day, the processional idol of Baba Vishwanath will be adorned in a special form. Throughout the month of Shravan, the deity will be decorated in different forms every Monday, with special adornments planned for all four Mondays and the full moon day, it said. Every Monday, devotees will have the unique experience of witnessing Baba Vishwanath in various divine forms. To ensure easy access to the temple for jalabhishek , the state government has strengthened arrangements and enhanced security measures, the statement said. On the first Monday of Shravan, devotees and kanwariyas will be welcomed on a red carpet with floral showers. Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, Vishwabhushan Mishra, said that the processional idol of Lord Shiva will be specially decorated on the first Monday of Shravan. "Devotees will get the chance to see Baba Vishwanath in the form of Neelkanth," he said. "To manage crowds inside the temple complex, zig-zag barricades have been set up. To protect visitors from rain, heat, and sun, German hangars and extra sheds have been arranged. Glucose water, ORS solutions, and drinking water will be distributed at regular intervals. There will also be a counter distributing jaggery to help devotees stay energized. A Lost and Found centre with multilingual staff will assist visitors," Mishra added. For health emergencies, five medical teams will be stationed at various spots within the Dham. Two ambulances, including one equipped with advanced life support, will be on standby. The rituals inside the sanctum sanctorum will be broadcast live on LED screens installed at the Dham and six other locations, including the railway station, Godowlia crossing, and the ghats. Darshan will also be streamed live on YouTube, enabling devotees across the globe to witness Baba Vishwanath during Shravan. Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal said one lane of the Prayagraj–Varanasi road will be reserved for kanwariyas. Ten Quick Response Teams will be on duty round the clock, he said. For security and crowd management, 200 CCTV cameras and eight drones will monitor the area. In addition, over 20 motorcycle patrol teams will be deployed, and around 1,500 police personnel will remain on duty throughout. Some officers will patrol in plain clothes to ensure safety, he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yogi govt makes special preparations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham for first Monday of Shravan
Varanasi: The holy month of Shravan will see its first Monday on July 14, and the occasion will be marked by grand festivities at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi by the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, government officials said on Sunday. On this day, the processional idol of Baba Vishwanath will be adorned in a special form. Throughout the month of Shravan, the deity will be decorated in different forms every Monday, with special adornments planned for all four Mondays and the full moon day. Every Monday, devotees will have the unique experience of seeing Baba Vishwanath in diverse divine forms. To ensure that pilgrims can easily reach the temple for 'Jalabhishek' (ritual water offering), the Yogi Adityanath government has enhanced arrangements and strengthened security measures. On the first Monday of Shravan, devotees and Kanwariyas will be welcomed on a red carpet with floral showers. Thousands of Lord Shiva devotees are expected to gather for the Jalabhishek, while also getting the opportunity to witness the specially adorned processional idol of Baba Vishwanath. Vishwabhushan Mishra, the Chief Executive Officer of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, shared that on the first Monday of Shravan, the processional idol of Lord Shiva will be specially decorated. Devotees will get the chance to see Baba Vishwanath in the form of Neelkanth, Mishra said. To manage large crowds inside the temple complex, zig-zag barricades have been set up, officials added. To protect visitors from rain, heat and sun, German hangars and extra sheds have been arranged. Glucose water, ORS solutions, and drinking water will be distributed at regular intervals for devotees, officials said. There will also be a counter for jaggery to help devotees stay energised, they added. A 'Lost and Found' centre with multilingual staff will assist visitors, they said. For health emergencies, five medical teams will be stationed at different spots within the Kashi Vishwanath Dham. There will be two ambulances, one of which will have advanced life support facilities ready for any urgent needs, officials added. The rituals inside the sanctum sanctorum will be broadcast live on LED screens installed in the Dham and at six locations, including the railway station, Godowlia crossing, and ghats. The darshan will also be available worldwide via YouTube live streaming, allowing devotees across the globe to see Baba Vishwanath during Shravan. Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal told that one lane of the Prayagraj-Varanasi road will be kept reserved for Kanwariyas. There will be 10 quick response tams on duty 24/7, he said. For security and crowd management, 200 CCTV cameras and eight dones will monitor the area, he added. Additionally, more than cycle patrol teams will keep a vigil on the roads, and around 1,500 police personnel will be deployed round the clock. Some police officers will also be on patrol in plain clothes to ensure safety.
