Mangala Aarti
Mangla aarti is important because it is first aarti in the morning. The Scriptures talk of the “Brahma Muhurta” hour. It means one hour and a half before the sun comes up. It is one of the major attractions of Kashi Vishwanath Temple because everyone who attends it, is allowed to offer prayers and go near the deity. Since all floral offerings are removed, the devotees can see the original Lingam in all its grandeur. The ritual is followed by Abhishekam, where the Lingam is again decorated with fresh garlands and flowers. It is very beneficial and auspicious to begin the day hearing and chanting about the glories of the Lord.
• The day hearing and chanting about the glories of the Lord.
• The Aarti begins between 3:00-4:00 AM every morning.
• Devotees are allowed to enter the temple between 2:30-3:00 AM.
• Entry Point is Gate No.1 (Dhundi Raj Ganesh).
• Entry for children upto the age of 10 years is free.
• It is compulsory to show a ticket at the entry point of the temple.
Mid day Bhog Aarti
Every noon, Bhog Aarti is performed in Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It is the second Aarti after Mangla Aarti, a ritual meal (bhog) is offered to Lord Shiva amidst chanting of mantras. Priests offer auspicious items to the deity.
• The day hearing and chanting about the glories of the Lord.
• The Aarti is performed between 11:15 AM-12:20 PM every day.
• Devotees are advised to enter the temple at 10:45 AM (Half an hour before the Aarti).
• Entry for children upto the age of 10 years is free.
• It is compulsory to show a ticket at the entry point of the temple.
Saptarishi Aarti
The Saptarishi Aarti is an ancient ritual dating back to more than 750 years. The seven Shastri/Pandit/Purohit each belonging to a different Gotra perform the Aarti simultaneously. It is believed that every evening, the Saptarishis (the seven great sages) come to perform Aarti to the deity, and hence this puja is conducted every evening at 7 pm.
• On the day of purnima, saptarishi Aarti will start before an hour of its time
• The Aarti is performed every evening between 7:00-8:15 PM.
• Devotees are advised to enter the temple at 6:30 PM (Half an hour before the Aarti).
• Entry for children upto the age of 10 years is free.
• It is compulsory to show Ticket at the entry point of the temple
Shringaar/Bhog Aarti
Every Evening, Shringar Bhog Aarti is performed in Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It is the fourth Aarti of the day after Saptarishi Aarti. Night meal is offered to Lord Shiva along with the decoration of the Lingam. During this Aarti devotees are not allowed to come in proximity of Lingam and can stand outside. The ritual is accompanied by the sound of ringing bells and blowing of the shankh (conch).
• The Aarti is performed every day between 9:00 PM -10:15 PM.
• Devotees are advised to enter the temple at 8:30 PM(Half an hour before the Aarti).
• Entry for children upto the age of 5 years is free.
• It is compulsory to show a ticket at the entry point of the temple.