VISHNU TEMPLES

IN
KASHI
(VISHNU KASHI)

P.S. VENKATARAMANAN
AUTHOR

P.S. VENKATARAMANAN
G-1, Block-1, Varuna Enclave,
S-2/636, Club Road,
Secrole,
Varanasi-221 002.
Cell : (0)9839061178 (Whatsapp)

For distribution among devotees

at various places.
 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shri P.S. Venkataramanan is the son Late Smt. Jagadhambal and Late
Shri P.K. Sivasubramanian of Mumbai who settled down in Kashi in 1978.
Shri P.S. Venkataramanan is a Commerce Graduate. He worked in
Intelligence Bureau (Home Ministry) and State Bank of India till his
retirement in September 2020.

Since his mother was involved in translating Kashi Khand into Tamil
(which was voluminous), the author alongwith his wife Smt. Lalitha V.
desired that devotees should know the temple wise details as obtaining
in Kashi Khand. They visited over 350 temples in Kashi alongwith her
husband and family friends to collect various details and brought out
various books.

Every devotee knows Kashi as “SHIVA KSHETRAM”. But Kashi Khand

mentions more than 25 places of worship dedicated to Lord Vishnu in
Kashi. As per Kashi Khand, Lord Vishnu arrived in Kashi and undertook
intense prayers for 5000 years. Local pundits respectfully refer a portion
of Kashi as “VISHNU KASHI” also, keeping in mind the various Vishnu
temples in the holy city.

With these points in view, the author has deemed it necessary to bring
out a book exclusively highlighting various places of worship dedicated
to Lord Vishnu, their location, name of pundits available, their cell
number etc. In the long run the names of pundits and their cell numbers
may change which will be updated in the subsequent editions.

The author is known in Google and YouTube as Mission Man of Kashi

and has helped lakhs of pilgrims in their smooth conduct of Kashi Yatra.
The author alongwith his disciples Shri Dhiraj Sharma and their family are
releasing videos of temples in Kashi in YouTube in the series KASHI
TEMPLE WORSHIP. The author has a website namely varanasitemples.in
which covers over over 345 temples in Kashi.

May Lord Bindu Madhav of Kashi bless all devotees in Kashi.

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For any assistance/guidance in Varanasi(Kashi) regarding

temple or other matters, please contact :-

Shri Dhiraj Sharma

Cell Numbers :

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May Lord Kashi Vishwanath and Lord Bindu Madhav bless

all devotees.
 INTRODUCTION

The book contains brief details of various Vishnu temples in Kashi as

enumerated in Kashi Khand, their exact location, the type of
poojas/aarties performed in the temples etc., name of the Priest in
charge of the temple alongwith his contact number.

The write up is brief, temple-wise, in a very easy to understand language

to enable the readers to get a glimpse of the temples’ details as per
Kashi Khand. The temples finding place in the book are those which find
mention in Kashi Khand.

It is an attempt to bring the details given in Purana with the practical

aspect (location of temple, approach etc.) After giving location of each
temple, the author has endeavoured to name a few other temples in the
near vicinity, so that devotees can visit those temples also and worship
the respective presiding deities.

While every effort has been made to keep the book easy to read as also
interesting, the author will certainly be pleased to receive any
suggestions from readers in this regard. The author requests the readers
to read the book, and worship as many temples as possible in Kashi so
that they can seek the blessings of Almighty Lord.

Further, the author has spared no effort to give proper details. The
author is open for any kind of correction pointed out by readers if there
is any unintentional mistake. However, he does not take any
responsibility for any unintentional mistakes.

(P.S. Venkataramanan)
G-1,Block-1,Varuna Enclave
S-2/636, Club Road, Secrole,
Varanasi.221002
Mobile No.(0)9839061178 (Whatsapp)
CONTENTS Page
No.
Brief introduction to Kashi Khand 11
Kashi Yatra performed by South Indians 12
VISHNU TEMPLES IN KASHI
Vishnu Bhagwan in Kashi 13
Adi Keshav 14
Atyugra Narsimha 15
Bheeshma Keshav 16
Bhrigu Keshav 17
Bindu Madhav 18
Ganga Keshav 21
Gopi Govind 22
Gyan Keshav 23
Gyan Madhav 24
Hayagreeva Keshav 25
Kolaha Narasimha 26
Lakshmi Narsimha 27
Mahabal Narasimha 28
Nar Narayan 29
Narad Keshav 30
Prachand Narasimha 31
Prahlad Keshav 32
Prayag Madhav 33
Shwet Madhav 35
Tamra Varaha 37
Tribhuwan Keshav 37
Trivikrama 39
Vaikunth Madhav 40
Vaman Keshav 41
Veer Madhav 42
Vidar Narsimha 43
Vitank Narsimha 44
Yagya Varaha 45
 BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF KASHI KHAND

There are eighteen Puranas which have been associated with several
mythological occurrences. 1. Brahma Puran 2. Padma Puran 3. Vishnu
Puran 4. Shiva Puran 5. Bhagwat Puran 6. Narad Puran 7. Markandeya
Puran 8. Agni Puran 9. Bhavishya Puran 10. Brahma Vaivarta Puran 11.
Linga Puran 12. Varah Puran 13. Skanda Puran 14. Wama Puran 15.
Koorma Puran 16. Matsya Puran 17. Garud Puran 18. Brahmand Puran.

Of them, Skanda Purana is the largest and important one. Skanda is

another name of Lord Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva. In South India,
Skanda is worshipped and called by various names i.e. Kandan,
Murugan, Aaru Muga Bhagavan (six faced God) etc.

Skanda Purana comprises of seven Khands (Divisions), namely

Maheshwar Khand, Vaishnav Khand, Brahm Khand, KASHI KHAND,
Avanti Kshetra Khand, Naagar Khand and Prabhas Khand. Of all the
Khands, KASHI KHAND has been read and revered by various
ancient people, which gives a detailed study of Kashi and its
importance.

In Kashi Khand great importance is given to Lord Vishnu. The epic also
mentions several places in Kashi where Lord Vishnu is existent in
different forms. Many people undertake worship and pooja at these
places. In the forthcoming pages, the temple wise details of Vishnu
Temples are given. Many temples are stand alone temples. Some
Vishnu deities are located inside other temples. Many staunch devotees
undertake Maha Vishnu Yatra on important days like Vaishakh Shukla
Ekadasi, Kartik Shukla Ekadasi etc.
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KASHI YATRA PERFORMED BY SOUTH INDIANS

All Hindus consider it very auspicious to visit Kashi at least once in their
life time. South Indians undertake Kashi Yatra wherein rituals in three
places viz. Allahabad, Kashi and Gaya are involved. Given below, in brief
are the rituals generally performed in Kashi.

i) Maha Prayaschittam.
ii) Maha Sankalpam
iii) Manikarnika Snanam
iv) Panchagatta Pindam
v) Ganga Pooja/Dampati Pooja
vi) VishwanathaAbhishekham
vii) Annapoorna/Vishalakshi Archanai
viii) Kala BhairavaSamaradhanai
ix) Worship of PanchKowdi Mata temple which is located opposite
Durga Temple on the way to Kabir Nagar Colony. (This temple, however,
does not find any mention in Kashi Khand).

The above rituals may normally take 2-3 days. Three days would be ideal
and if only 2 days are allotted, some rites or rituals might have to be cut
short. Regarding importance of Manikarnika Snanam and Panchagatta
Pindam, readers may please refer to our write up of five important ghats
elsewhere. Regarding the temples mentioned above, devotees may
kindly go through the respective temples’ write up in our website
varanasitemples.in.

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 VISHNU BHAGWAN IN KASHI

According to Kashi Khand, Chapter 26, at the time of Maha Pralay

(deluge) there was absolute destruction every where and darkness
prevailed all over. Even during the worst time of deluge, Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvaty did not leave this place (Pancha Krosha Kshetra),
therefore this place is known as Avi Mukta Kshetra. Lord Shiva desired
that every one in the Kshetra (region or area) should be happy and the
place was called as Ananda Kanan (Anandavan).

Lord Shiva cast a soft and affectionate glance to his left side wherefrom a
handsome man appeared. Since this person qualified as Uttama Purush,
he was known as Purushottam. Lord Shiva was glad and he proclaimed
that Purushottam was none other than Maha Vishnu. Lord Shiva and
Lord Vishnu entered Anand Van where Lord Vishnu immediately
engaged himself in intense prayers which lasted for 5000 years.

With his Sudarshan Chakra, Lord Vishnu dug a huge Pond and filled it
with his divine perspiration. This Kund came to be known as
Chakrapushkarini Teerth. Lord Vishnu was deeply engrossed in his
prayers and Lord Shiva was moved by the former’s sincerity. He
requested Lord Vishnu to get up and ask for divine boon. Lord Vishnu
desired that both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvaty should always be
available to accept his (Lord Vishnu’s) prayers. Lord Shiva’s jewel from
the ear tops fell in the Chakrapushkarini Teerth and then onwards the
Pond came to be called Manikarnika (jewel is referred to as Mani and
Karnika means ear).

Lord Vishnu further stated that the entire area is shining with a bright
divine light with great radiance and, therefore, this Kshetra (region) will
be called as “Kashi”. (Even now Kashi is referred to as City of Light).
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 PLACES OF WORSHIP OF LORD VISHNU IN KASHI

While the main Vishnu temple is Bindu Madhav temple, there are various
other places of worship dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Kashi. There are
some people in many parts of India who believe that Kashi is a Shiva
Kshetram and there are mainly Shiva Temples. But it is not so. As the
Puran goes, Lord Vishnu was very much in Kashi where he prayed to Lord
Shiva. While Bindu Madhav Temple has been described in detail, there
are several other places of worship of Lord Vishnu as given under.

ADI KESHAV

Kashi Khand, Chapter 69 mentions the various forms of Keshav (Lord

Vishnu) in Varanasi. Lord Vishnu told Sage Bindu (details given under
Bindu Madhav temple) that a devotee who worships him (Lord Vishnu) in
the Lord’s form as Adi Keshav finds his sadness being cleansed away and
will enjoy only happiness.

By worshipping Adi Keshav the

devotee attains Mukti. This
temple comes in the Shaktipeet
called “Keshava Peet” and any
pooja done here will yield
multiple benefits.

Adi Keshav has installed Sangameshwar Ling at Varuna Ganga

confluence and the former grants Moksha to the devotees.
LOCATION OF ADI KESHAV
Adi Keshav is located at A-37/51, Rajghat Fort. Devotees can travel upto
this place by autorickshaw or cycle rickshaw or car.

Other deities in the vicinity are Raja Putra Vinayak, Gyan Keshav, Keshav
Aditya, Varuna Sangameshwar, etc. details whereof are mentioned
elsewhere.

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.

POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE

The temple is under the charge of Shri O.P. Tripathi and the family has
been there for several generations. For performing any special pooja, he
may be contacted at his Cell (0)7985618806.
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ATYUGRA NARSIMHA

Kashi Khand mentions that Lord Vishnu is present in the form of Atyugra
Narsimha.

Devotees worshipping this Lord will

be cleansed of all their sins.

By splitting “Atyugra” readers can see

the joining of two words “Ati” and
“Ugra”. This shows the extreme power
of this Lord.
LOCATION OF ATYUGRA NARSIMHA
Atyugra Narsimha is located at Ck.8/21, Gomath. People can approach
this place by travelling upto Chowk in a rickshaw and then on foot.
Gomath is a famous locality.

Other deities in the vicinity are Jyoti Rupeshwar, Varuneshwar,

Manikarnika, Atma Veereshwar, Mangaleshwar etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open from 06.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from
04.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Devotees can pray and perform pooja by their
own.

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BHEESHMA KESHAV

In the vicinity of VriddhaKaleshwar one can find Bheeshma Keshav.

By worshipping Bheeshma
Keshav, even the most
dangerous obstacles of the
devotee will be removed.
LOCATION OF BHEESHMA KESHAV
Bheeshma Keshav is located in the temple premises of Mrityunjay
Mahadev at K.52/39, near VriddhaKaleshwar. This place of worship is
open throughout.

Other deities in the vicinity are Mrityunjayeshwar, VriddhaKaleshwar,

Mahakaleshwar, Malteeshwar, Hasti Paleshwar etc.

TYPE OF POOJA

Devotees can worship and perform any pooja by themselves. There is no

specific poojary for the temple. However, devotees may contact Shri
Shailesh Shastry who remains in the temple premises. His cell no. is
(0)9889145353.

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BHRIGU KESHAV
Lord Vishnu told Bindu Rishi, there is Bhargav Teerth where the Lord is
existing in the form of Bhrigu Keshav.

Devotees who take bath in

Bhargav Teerth and worship
Bhrigu Keshav will receive all
sorts of blessings of Lord Vishnu
and their desires will be
fulfilled.

Bhargav Teerth is not existent

now and said to have joined
river Ganga. Devotees may take
holy bath in Ganga.
LOCATION OF BHRIGU KESHAV

Bhrigu Keshav is located at Gola Ghat on the steps aloft the river Ganga.
People can approach this place by travelling in a rickshaw upto Prahlad
Ghat crossroads and then on foot. Alternatively they can take a boat
ride upto Gola Ghat and climb the steps.

Other places of worship in the vicinity are Prahlad Keshav, Narad Keshav,
Trilochaneshwar, Arun Aditya, Kameshwar, Khakholkh Aditya etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open practically throughout and devotees can
worship/perform any pooja by their own.

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BINDU MADHAV

As per directions of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu travelled from Mandarachal

to Kashi with a divine mission of making King Divodas leave Kashi (Kindly
read Divodaseshwar).

After having accomplished his mission, Lord Vishnu was enjoying the
serene beauty of Kashi, Pancha Nada Teerth, Padodak Teerth and other
places. At Pancha Nada Teerth, he came across one extremely lean
looking Sage who was undergoing Tapas.

Lord Vishnu in his divine form approached the Sage whose name was
Agni Bindu and stood in front of him. The Sage, on seeing the Lord in
person, was ecstatic and he prostrated before the Lord. The Sage then
started singing praises of the Lord.
The Sage addressed the Lord by various names like Mukunda,
Madusudan, Madhav, Narayan, Rama Bhadran, Chatur Bhuj, Janardhan
etc. The Sage also mentioned that those who worship Lord Vishnu with
Tulsi leaves or garland made of Tulsi Leaves will get lots of blessings.

After having sung all praises about Lord Vishnu, Agni Bindu Rishi stood
silently with folded hands. Lord Vishnu asked the Sage to seek any divine
boon. The Sage, in reply, sought only one thing: that Lord Vishnu should
always be available in the vicinity of Pancha Nada Teerth.

Lord Vishnu granted accordingly. He further stated that Kashi is a Punya

Kshetra and devotees can achieve several kinds of Siddhi by staying in
Kashi. Lord Vishnu further told that he would stay in Kashi as long as
Kashi is present and there will be no destruction of Kashi, as this holy city
is situated atop the Trishul (Trident) of Lord Shiva. Therefore, even Maha
Pralay (great deluge) cannot destroy the city.

Agni Bindu Rishi was extremely happy at this and sought one more
divine boon from Lord Vishnu. He desired that Lord Vishnu should
always be available in the vicinity of Pancha Nada Teerth in the name of
the Sage. Further, a devotee who takes bath in Pancha Nada Teerth and
even if he dies elsewhere, he should attain Moksha. The Sage also
sought that a devotee who bathes in Pacha Nada Teerth and worships
Lord Vishnu should be blessed with wealth and prosperity.

Lord Vishnu agreed to the request of the Sage. He stated that

henceforth he (Lord) will be known as Bindu Madhav in Pancha Nada
Teerth. By his presence, the Teerth will be extremely Sacred and
devotees who bathe in this Teerth and honour learned persons, will be
blessed with wealth and prosperity. The Teerth, which is capable of
cleansing all Sins, will be called as Bindu Teerth.
 A person may have
committed various sins,
knowingly or unknowingly.
But if, during the Kartik
Month, he religiously bathes
in Pancha Nada Teerth
(Panch Ganga) and worships
Bindu Madhav, he will
attain Mukti.

Kashi Khand, Chapter 60 has given in detail the importance of Kartik

Month in respect to Pancha Nada Teerth. Lord Visweshwar himself
regularly takes bath in this Teerth during Kartik Month.

Lord Vishnu further stated that he (Lord) was called as Aadi Madhav in
Sat Yug, he should be worshipped as Ananda Madhav in Tretha Yug, he
would present himself in Dwapar Yug as Shree Madhav. In Kali Yug the
Lord should be known by the name of Bindu Madhav.

Agni Bindu Rishi was extremely happy at the direct worship of Lord
Vishnu and he prostrated before the Lord.

LOCATION OF BINDU MADHAV

Bindu Madhav is located at No. K.22/37, Panch Ganga Ghat. Devotees
can approach this place by travelling uptoBhaironath in a rickshaw and
walking on foot to this place. This is a famous temple. Alternatively, they
can travel by boat uptoPanch Ganga Ghat and climb the steps.
Panch Nada Teerth is now known as Panch Ganga Ghat and there is lot
of divinity attached to this month, especially during the month of Kartik.
For details refer to Pancha Ganga Ghat mentioned elsewhere.

Other deities in the vicinity are Gabhasteeshwar, Mangala Gauri, Mangal

Vinayak, Mayukh Aditya, Panchnadeshwar etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple remains open from 04.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m. Mangala Aarti is
held at 04.00 a.m., Shringar Aarti at 08.00 a.m. and Shayan Aarti at 08.00
p.m. Kartik Month (Hindi) Shukla Ekadasi known as PrabodiniEkadasi is
very important.

POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Murlidhar Ganesh Patwardhan and Shri Achyut Patwardhan are the
poojaries of the temple and they can be contacted in the Cell No.
(0)9811847779 for performing any special pooja etc.

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GANGA KESHAV

Kashi Khand mentions Ganga Keshav Teerth, where Lord Vishnu is

present in the name of Ganga Keshav.

Intelligent devotees who worship Ganga Keshav will be respected and

glorified in Vishnu Lok (Vaikunth). Those who take bath in this Teerth
and perform Shraaddh Ceremony for their forefathers, with due
donations etc. will satisfy their forefathers for over 100 years. While the
Teerth is not in existence now, devotees may take bath in river Ganga.
LOCATION OF GANGA KESHAV
Ganga Keshav is located at D.1/67, Lalita Ghat, just above the steps.
Devotees can travel uptoDasaswamedh Ghat in a rickshaw and it is easier
to walk through Ghats rather than through Gullies to reach this place.
Nepali Pasupatinath temple is a landmark below which, devotees can
find Ganga Keshav, empanelled in eastern wall, opp. Shiv Ling.

Other deities in the vicinity are Ganga Aditya, Lalita Gauri, Varahi Devi,
Dasaswamedheshwar etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
This place of worship is open practically through out and devotees can
have darshan.

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GOPI GOVIND

In Gopi Govind Teerth Lord Vishnu is present in the form of Gopi Govind.

Worshippers of Gopi Govind shall always be blessed by Lord Vishnu. The

aforementioned Teerth is not in existence now.

LOCATION OF GOPI GOVIND

Gopi Govind is located at K.4/24, Lal Ghat near Birla Sanskrit Vidhyalaya,
Birla House. Devotees can travel upto Bhaironath or Machhodari in a
rickshaw and walk on foot to the place of Gopi Govind. Alternatively,
they can travel by boat upto Lal Ghat and climb the steps. This temple
also houses Narayani Devi (Lakshmi Devi) which has reference in Kashi
Khand, Chapter 70.

Other deities in the vicinity are Gopi Govind, Mukh Nirmalika Gauri,
Prahladeshwar, Prahlad Keshav, Trilochaneshwar, Aadi Mahadev etc.
TYPE OF POOJA
The temple is open from 07.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Aarties are held in the
morning.

POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE

Shri K.K. Mishra is available nearby and can be contacted for making
arrangements of pooja etc., at his Cell No. (0)9889291651.

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GYAN KESHAV

Kashi Khand mentions one Teerth known as Swet Deep and nearby is
Gyan Keshav.

Devotees who take bath in Swet

Deep Teerth and worship Gyan
Keshav will acquire ultimate
knowledge. Worshipping Gyan
Keshav is considered good for
education. This temple is located in
a Shakti Peet called Keshava Peet
and any ordinary pooja is sufficient
to derive multiple benefits.

While the Teerth is no longer visible, instead of taking bath in Teerth,

now devotees take bath in river Ganges as this temple is exactly on the
banks of river Ganges.
LOCATION OF GYAN KESHAV

Gyan Keshav is located at A-37/51, Adi Keshav Temple, Rajghat Fort.

Devotees can travel upto this place by autorickshaw or cycle rickshaw or
car.

Other deities in the vicinity are Raja Putra Vinayak, Adi Keshav, Keshav
Aditya, Varuna Sangameshwar, etc.

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.

POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE

The temple is under the charge of Shri O.P. Tripathi and the family has
been there for several generations. For performing any special pooja, he
may be contacted at his Cell (0)7985618806.

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GYAN MADHAV

In front of Gyan Vapi Lord Vishnu is present in the form of Gyan Madhav.

By worshipping this Lord, the devotees will attain ultimate knowledge in

all spheres of activities.

LOCATION OF GYAN MADHAV

Gyan Madhav is located at Ck.35/21, Vishwanath Temple compound near
Akshay Vat. Due to construction of Vishwanath Temple Corridor, this idol
is expected to be relocated. We will advise about this in our next
editions.
In place of Gyan Madhav, devotees may worship Gyan Vapi.

TYPES OF POOJA
Devotees can worship and pray this Lord as per their own convenience.

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HAYAGREEVA KESHAV

Kashi Khand mentions one Hayagreev Teerth where Lord Vishnu is

present in the form of Hayagreev Keshav.

The devotees worshipping

Hayagreev Keshav will reach
Lord’s Lotus feet.

Hayagreev Teerth is not in

existence now and is said to
have joined River Ganga.
Devotees bathe in River Ganga
now.

LOCATION OF HAYAGREEV KESHAV

Hayagreev Keshav is located at B.3/25 near Anandmayee Hospital at

Bhadaini. People can reach this place by auto/car or cycle rickshaw. If
one approaches from Sonarpura area, Hayagreev Keshav will be just
before the Hospital. This place of worship also houses Hayagreeva
Yogini which is mentioned in Kashi Khand, Chapter 45.
Other deities in the vicinity are Lolark Aditya, Durga Devi, Durga Vinayak,
Kukkuteshwar, Til Parneshwar etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The place is open for worship throughout.

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KOLAHALA NARSIMHA

In the same locality of Atyugra Narsimha one can find Kolahala

Narsimha.

By worshipping Kolahal
Narasimha, the sins of
the devotees will get
topsy turvy and finally
vanish.

LOCATION OF KOLAHALA NARSIMHA

Kolahala Narsimha is located at Ck.8/181 above Siddhi Vinayak, inside

Narsimha Mutt. People can approach this place by travelling upto
Chowk in a rickshaw and then on foot.

Other deities in the vicinity are Jyoti Rupeshwar, Varuneshwar,

Manikarnikeshwar, Atma Veereshwar, Mangaleshwar etc.
TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open from 04.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from
05.00 p.m. to 09.30 p.m. Aarties are held in the morning and evening.

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LAKSHMI NARSIMHA

Kashi Khand mentions one Lakshmi Narsimha Teerth where devotees

should take bath and worship Lord Vishnu in the form of Lakshmi
Narsimha.

Devotees who worship this

Lord, would be blessed with
all round happiness,
prosperity and release from
rebirth.

The Teerth is not in existence

as on date and is said to have
joined river Ganga.

LOCATION OF LAKSHMI NARSIMHA

Lakshmi Narsimha is located at K.20/159, Raj Mandir, inside Dakshin

Mukhi (one eyed) Hanumanji temple. This temple is near Kashi
Vyayamshala / Suvodhini Vidya Mandir. Raj Mandir is a locality near Gai
Ghat.
Other deities in the vicinity are Trilochaneshwar, Mukha Nirmalika Gauri,
Panchaksheshwar, Aadi Mahadev etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple is open for worship from 06.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon and from
02.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Aarties are performed in the morning and
evening.

POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Govind Dubey is available in the temple premises and can be
contacted at his cell No. (0)9307942323.

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MAHABAL NARSIMHA

Towards the eastern direction of Omkareshwar, Lord Vishnu is present in

the form of Mahabal Narasimha.

Devotees worshipping
Mahabal Narasimha will
not see Yamdoot, meaning
thereby they will reach
heaven after death.
LOCATION OF MAHABAL NARSIMHA

Mahabal Narsimha is located at A-2/9 North of Trilochan, in the premises

of Kameshwar Temple. The temple is approachable from a famous
locality called Prahlad Ghat (after Machhodari). Devotees can travel
beyond Machhodariupto Birla Hospital in a rickshaw and walk on foot to
the temple.

Other Deities in the proximity are Khakholkh Aditya, Trilochaneshwar,

Arun Aditya, Uddand Vinayak, Aadi Mahadev, Modaka Priya Vinayak etc.

TYPES OF POOJAS

The temple is open for worship from 05.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon and 05.00
p.m. to 08.30 p.m. Mangala Aarti is held at 5.30 a.m. and Shayan Aarti at
09.30 p.m.

For doing special pooja, it is advisable to consult the Poojari before

hand.

POOJARIS OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Rajesh Giri is the Poojari of the temple and he can be contacted in
his Cell number (0) 9839703054 for doing any special pooja etc.

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NAR NARAYAN

Kashi Khand states one Narayan Teerth where Lord Vishnu is available in
the form of Nar Narayan.
 Devotees who worship Nar
Narayan will become
equivalent to Lord Vishnu.
Devotees throng in large
numbers during Akshay
Triteeyaa day to have
darshan.

Narayan Teerth is not in existence now and is said to have joined river
Ganga.

LOCATION OF NAR NARAYAN

Nar Narayan is located at A.1/72, Mehta Ghat in the name of Badri
Narayan. On Akshay Triteeya, special pooja is performed here. Devotees
can approach this place by travelling uptoGolghar in rickshaw and then
on foot.

TYPE OF POOJA
The place is open for worship throughout.
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NARAD KESHAV

Kashi Khand stated that Lord Vishnu is available in the form of Narad
Keshav at Narad Teerth.

Devotees who take bath at Narad Teerth and worship Narad Keshav will
be blessed by Lord Vishnu and they will gain ultimate knowledge in life.
Narad Teerth is non existent now. It may be worth mentioning that in
ancient times (may be 1000 - 2000 years back) there might have been
various Teerths (Sacred ponds) etc. in Kashi. Now most of them have
dried up or absorbed by River Ganga. Wherever Kashi Khand mentions
Teerth and if the Teerth is not available, devotees may take bath in River
Ganga.

LOCATION OF NARAD KESHAV

Narad Keshav is located at A-10/80 Prahlad Ghat, inside Shitla Mandir
opp. Prahladeshwar. People can approach this place by travelling in a
rickshaw upto Prahlad Ghat Chauraha and then on foot. Alternatively
they can take a boat ride upto Prahlad Ghat and climb the steps.

Other places of worship in the vicinity are Prahlad Keshav,

Trilochaneshwar, Arun Aditya, Kameshwar, Khakholkh Aditya etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open practically throughout and devotees can
worship/perform any pooja by their own.

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PRACHAND NARSIMHA

Kashi Khand states, towards the east of Chanda Bhairav, Lord Vishnu is
present in the form Prachand Narsimha.

LOCATION OF PRACHAND NARSIMHA

Prachand Narsimha is located at B.1/151, Jagannath Temple, Assi Ghat.

People can travel upto this place in a rickshaw.
 Prachand means huge/big.
Devotees worshipping
Prachand Narsimha are
cleansed of all their sins
irrespective of their
magnitude.

Other deities in the vicinity are Assi Sangameshwar, Ark Vinayak, Lolark
Aditya, Durga Devi Temple, Kukkuteshwar, Til Parneshwar etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple is open from 06.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and from 03.00 p.m.
to 09.00 p.m. Aarties are held in the morning and evening.

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PRAHLAD KESHAV

Lord Vishnu told Bindu Rishi, there is Prahlad Teerth where the Lord is
existing in the form of Prahlad Keshav.

LOCATION OF PRAHLAD KESHAV

Prahlad Keshav is located at A-10/80 Prahlad Ghat inside Prahledeshwar
temple, on the face of Ganges, on the right side wall. People can
approach this place by travelling in a rickshaw upto Prahlad Ghat
Chauraha and then on foot. Alternatively they can take a boat ride upto
Prahlad Ghat and climb the steps.
 Devotees who take bath in
Prahlad Teerth and worship
Prahlad Keshav will receive
all sorts of blessings of Lord
Vishnu. Prahlad Teerth is
not existent now.

Other places of worship in the vicinity are Narad Keshav,

Trilochaneshwar, Arun Aditya, Kameshwar, Khakholkh Aditya etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 06.00
p.m. to 07.00 p.m. Aarti is held in the morning.

POOJARI OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Ramesh Chandra Tiwari is available nearby and he can be contacted
in his Cell No. (0)9336676471 for performing any special pooja.

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PRAYAG MADHAV

Kashi Khand mentions Prayag Teerth where devotees have been advised
to take bath and worship Prayag Madhav. Prayag Teerth has been
mentioned to the north of Dasaswamedh.
 Devotees who worship
Prayag Madhav with all
divinity will be cleansed of
all their sins. They will find
all round happiness in their
lives.

Kashi Khand has attached a great importance to bathing in Prayag

Teerth. Prayag Teerth, as such, is not in existence but this falls within the
larger area of Dasaswamedh.

One point needs to be mentioned here to make things clear. At the time
when Skanda Puran was conceived by Bhagwan Ved Vyas and when the
Puran was actually written, there were only five bathing places in Ganga
at Varanasi, which had a great religious importance, namely Assi,
Dasaswamedh, Manikarnika, Panchganga and Varuna. Even today, South
Indian pilgrims who visit Varanasi, for their Kashi Yatra, perform
Shraaddha Karma at the above five Ghats. Over a period of several
centuries, many Ghats have come up in the name of many Kings or the
Royal families, etc. Religiously speaking, Dasaswamedh extends to a
very wide area in the river Ganga and may include several new Ghats in
its fold.

Therefore, Prayag Teerth as mentioned in Kashi Khand is a part of

Dasaswamedh. Devotees may consider both as synonymous. Great
importance has been attached to taking bath in the above Teerth in
Magh Month and worshipping Prayag Madhav. Persons doing so, will be
blessed with wealth, food grains, happy family and will attain Moksha.
LOCATION OF PRAYAG MADHAV

Prayag Madhav is located at D.17/111, in the premises of Ram Mandir at

Dasaswamedh Ghat. Some people also call it Dharani Varaha (Ref:
Varanasi Vaibhav by Pt. Kuber Nath Sukul). Devotees can travel
uptoDasaswamedh Ghat in a rickshaw.

Other deities in the vicinity are Varahi Devi, Dasaswamedheshwar,

Visweshwar, Annapurna, Shukreshwar etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple remains opens for worship from 05.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon
and from 04.00 p.m. to 09.30 p.m. Timings may be flexible. Aarties are
performed in the morning and evening.

POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Ram Prasad is available in the temple premises and he can be
contacted in his Cell No. (0)9889660341 for performing any special pooja
etc.
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SHWET MADHAV
Kashi Khand mentions Lord Vishnu in the form of Shwet Madhav in the
vicinity of Vishalakshi Devi.

LOCATION OF SHWET MADHAV

Shwet Madhav is located at D.3/71, Big Hanuman temple at Mir Ghat.

The deity is located in side the temple premises, exactly opposite
Hanuman idol. Devotees can reach this place by travelling upto
Dasaswamedh in a rickshaw and then on foot. Alternatively, they can
take a boat ride upto Mir Ghat and climb the steps.
 Devotees who worship Shwet
Madhav will attain the status
equivalent to the Lord.

This temples comes under the

influence of two powerful shakti
peets – “Vishalakshy Peet” and
“Dharma Peet”. Any ordinary
pooja will yield multiple
benefits.

Other deities in the vicinity are Vishalakshy Devi, Dharmeshwar, Asha

Vinayak, Jarasandhyeshwar, Vriddha Aditya etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple is open from 07.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. and from 04.00 p.m. to
09.00 p.m. Aarties are held in the morning and evening.

POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Rajeshwar Prasad is the poojari of the temple.

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TAMRA VARAHA

Lord Vishnu is present in the form of Tamra Varaha. This Varaha has
come from Tamara Dweep.
 By worshipping Tamra
Varaha, devotees will see
their wishes and desires
fulfilled.

LOCATION OF TAMRA VARAHA

Tamra Varaha is located outside House No.Ck.33/57, Neelkanth Mohalla

in the slope. Devotees can travel upto Chowk in a rickshaw and walk on
foot upto Neelkanth temple which is a famous landmark.

Other deities in the vicinity are Neelkanteshwar, Atyugra Narsimha etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
This place of worship is open throughout and devotees can perform
pooja on their own.

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TRIBHUWAN KESHAV

As per Kashi Khand, In Tri Lok Sundari Vandi Devi’s South Kashi, Lord
Vishnu is present in the form of Tribhuwan Keshav. (Kashi Khand
mentions this as Bhuwan Keshav).
 Devotees who worship
Tribhuwan Keshav will
not see womb again,
meaning thereby that
there will be no rebirth.

LOCATION OF TRIBHUWAN KESHAV

Tribhuwan Keshav is located at D.17/100, Bandi Devi, Dasaswamedh

Ghat. Just before the Ghat, devotees should take a right turn. It is
advisable to enquire at the vegetable market just before the Ghat. The
temple priest calls this deity by the name of Dharani Varaha. There is
some confusion as some learned Pundits claim that Dharani Varaha is
located at D.17/111, Ram Mandir and they give the name of Prayag
Madhav for this.

Kashi Khand mentions South Kashi. If we take the Mukti Kshetra of Kashi
as per Kashi Khand, Madhyameshwar is the mid point and Dasaswamedh
Ghat falls to the South. However, in the present day scenario
Dasaswamedh is the center point for various religious and cultural
activities.

There is also a Shiv Ling in the temple premises which is called

Prayageshwar by the Poojari.
Other deities in the vicinity are Dasaswamedheshwar, ShoolTankeshwar,
Bandi Devi, Vishweshwar, Annapoorna, Varahi etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple remains open from 08.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. However,
devotees can have darshan through grilled door throughout.

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TRIVIKRAMA

Towards the north of Trilochan, Lord Vishnu is present in the form of

Trivikrama.

Devotees worshipping this Lord

will be blessed with Lakshmi
and their sins will be cleansed
away. By Lakshmi, readers may
infer wealth and prosperity.

This deity is within a Shakti

Peet called “Virajaa Peet”. Any
ordinary pooja will yield
multiple benefits.

LOCATION OF TRIVIKRAMA

Trivikrama is located at A-2/80, Trilochaneshwar Temple. Above the idol,

it has been mentioned as Brihaspati. The temple is approachable from
Birla Hospital after Machhodari upto which place, people can travel in
Auto or Cycle Rickshaw. Alternatively, they can have a boat ride upto
Trilochan Ghat and climb the steps.

Other deities in the vicinity are Trilochaneshwar, Arun Aditya, Uddand

Vinayak, Aadi Mahadev, Modak Priya Vinayak, Khakholkh Aditya etc.

TYPES OF POOJAS
The temple is open for worship 05.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 05.00 p.m.
to 11 p.m. Mangala Aarti is performed at 05.30 a.m. and Shayan Aarti at
11.00 p.m. For doing special pooja etc., it is advisable to consult the
Poojari before hand.

POOJARIS OF THE TEMPLE

Pandit Pandey ji is the Poojari of the temple and he can be contacted in
his Cell number (0)6307060083 for doing any special pooja.

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VAIKUNTH MADHAV

Kashi Khand mentions that Lord Vishnu is present in the form of

Vaikunth Madhav.

Devotees who worship this Lord with utmost devotion will derive the
benefit of worshipping Lord Vishnu in Vaikunth. The implied meaning is
that, after death, the devotee will reach Vaikunth (abode of Lord Vishnu).

LOCATION OF VAIKUNTH MADHAV

Vaikunth Madhav is located at Ck.7/165, near Harish-chandreshwar,

Scindia Ghat. Devotees can reach this place by travelling upto Chowk in
a rickshaw and then walking on foot via Sankata Devi temple which is a
famous landmark.
Other deities in the vicinity are Vasukeeshwar, Atma Veereshwar,
Mangaleshwar, Budheshwar, Viswakarmashwer etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The deity is open for worship throughout. Devotees can perform pooja
on their own.

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VAMAN KESHAV

Lord Vishnu mentions one Vaman Teerth where the Lord is existing in
the name of Vaman Keshav.

Devotees who take bath

in Vaman Teerth and
worship Vaman Keshav
will receive blessings of
all round happiness.
Vaman Teerth is not in
existence now.

LOCATION OF VAMAN KESHAV

Vaman Keshav is located at A.2/29, Trilochan. The temple is also known

as Madhusudhan. The temple is approachable from Birla Hospital after
Machhodariupto which place, people can travel by Auto or Cycle
Rickshaw. Alternatively, they can have a boat ride upto Trilochan Ghat
and climb the steps. This deity is known by the name of Madhusudan.
On Akshay Triteeya Day, many devotees worship this deity and they
make offering of butter to the Lord.

Other deities in the vicinity are Trilochaneshwar, Arun Aditya, Uddand

Vinayak, Aadi Mahadev, Modak Priya Vinayak, Khakholkh Aditya etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple is open from 05.30 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. and from 03.00 p.m. to
09.00 p.m.

POOJARIES OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Santosh Kumar Mishra is available in the temple and he can be
contacted for performing any special pooja etc. at his Cell No.
(0)9335460883.

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VEER MADHAV

Towards the north of Veereshwar, one can find Lord Vishnu in the form
of Veer Madhav.

A devotee who observes fast and performs Pooja of Veer Madhav will
not face the wrath of Lord Yama. Kashi Khand is succinct in the narration.
By the above paragraph, the readers can infer that the devotees who
perform pooja of Veer Madhav will reach heaven.

LOCATION OF VEER MADHAV

There are two locations of Veer Madhav. One is near the door of Atma
Veereshwar at Ck.7/158 (Rahu’s idol) and other is just opposite at
Ck.7/30 where devotees can have darshan through window.
Devotees can reach this place by travelling upto Chowk in a rickshaw and
then walking on foot via Sankata Devi temple which is a famous
landmark.

Other deities in the vicinity are Vasukeeshwar, Atma Veereshwar,

Mangaleshwar, Budheshwar, Viswakarmashwer etc.

TYPES OF POOJA
This place of worship is open throughout and devotees can perform
pooja on their own.
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VIDAR NARSIMHA
Lord Vishnu blesses devotees in the form of Vidar Narsimha at the
Teerth of the same name.

Devotees who worship

Vidar Narsimha will see
that all their obstacles
are removed and they
will be free from any
sort of hindrance. The
Teerth is not in
existence now.

LOCATION OF VIDAR NARSIMHA

Vidar Narsimha is located at A-10/82 Prahlad Ghat. People can approach
this place by travelling in a rickshaw upto Birla Hospital after Macchodari
and then on foot. Alternatively they can take a boat ride upto Prahlad
Ghat and climb the steps.

Other places of worship in the vicinity are Prahlad Keshav,

Trilochaneshwar, Arun Aditya, Kameshwar, Khakholkh Aditya etc. details
whereof are mentioned elsewhere.

TYPES OF POOJA
The temple remains open from 04.30 a.m. to 12.00 Noon and from 04.00
p.m. to 09.00 p.m. Narsimha Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour on
Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi.

POOJARI OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Ramesh Chandra Tiwari is available nearby and he can be contacted
in his Cell No. (0)9336676471 for performing any special pooja.
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VITANK NARSIMHA
Kashi Khand, in Chapter 61, mentions among other forms of Lord Vishnu,
one Vitank Narsimha.

Devotees who worship this deity will always be courageous and gain
mental strength which is vital for important decision making.

LOCATION OF VITANK NARSIMHA

Vitank Narsimha is located just outside the eastern door of Kedareshwar
temple at B.6/102. This door faces the river Ganga. The idol of Vitank
Narsimha is located at the steps of Kedar Ghat, on left side. Kedareshwar
Temple, Kedar Ghat is a famous place and devotees can reach here by
rickshaw, or by boat upto Kedar Ghat (river side).
TYPES OF POOJA
The place of worship is open throughout the day and devotees can
worship as per their convenience.
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YAGYA VARAHA

Kashi Khand states one Yagya Varaha Teerth where Lord Vishnu is
available in the form of Yagya Varaha.

Devotees who worship Yagya

Varaha attain the benefits which
will normally accrue when Yagya is
performed. Here it is worth
mentioning that performing any
sort of Yagya is a great
achievement and the benefits are
manifold. Yagya Varaha Teerth is
not in existence now.

LOCATION OF YAGYA VARAHA

Yagya Varaha is located at A.11/30, near Swarleeneshwar at Panch Agni

Akhada Ghat. The temple is approachable from Prahalad Ghat
Chaurahaupto which place, people can travel by Auto or Cycle Rickshaw.
Alternatively, they can have a boat ride uptoPanch Agni Akhada Ghat
and climb the steps.

Other deities in the vicinity are Swarleeneshwar, Trilochaneshwar, Arun

Aditya, Uddand Vinayak, Aadi Mahadev, Modak Priya Vinayak, Khakholkh
Aditya etc.
TYPES OF POOJAS

The temple is open from 06.00 a.m to 9.00 p.m. Aarties are performed
at 07.00 p.m.

POOJARIS OF THE TEMPLE

Shri Shankaranand is the poojari of the temple.

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