Shri Vishwanath Mandir
| Shri Vishwanath Mandir | |
|---|---|
from the main gate | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Varanasi |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Festivals | Mahashivratri Nag Panchami Shravan Navratri Makar Sankranti |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Administered by BHU |
| Location | |
| Location | Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°15′58″N 82°59′16″E / 25.266034°N 82.987847°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Birla family |
| Completed | 1966 |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | Seven |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Website | |
| bhu.ac.in/svt | |
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Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is another prominent Hindu temple in the holy city of Varanasi. Hindus across India and abroad visit this particular Lord Shiva temple to offer prayer to the Lord Vishwanath for the well-being of their families, and eternal peace. Every Hindu must perform a specific ritualistic homage for the departed souls of their ancestors this requires them to undertake pilgrimage to the holy city of Varanasi. The temple is situated near the Banaras Hindu University. Therefore, the temple site and the neighbourhood is a major attraction among Hindu students and visitors touring Varanasi. Shri Vishwanath Mandir has the tallest temple tower in the world with the Shikhara's height being around 250 feet. The temple is colloquially called VT, an acronym of Vishwanath Temple. The temple is under direct administration of the BHU.