The magnificent Shivalinga at Kashi famously known as Kashi Vishwanath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Just as the Sun is visible in the whole world despite its presence at a particular point in the horizon, in the same manner Kashi has its influence throughout the length and breadth of the world. Vishwanath or Vishweshwara Jyothirlinga has tremendous significance. Kashi Vishwanath temple is the most important temple among all the twelve Jyotirlingas. As per the Kashi Khand of Skanda Puran, the temple was constructed by God Vishwakarma and even Ravana contributed in its construction by sending gold from his kingdom Lanka. It is said that the benefits gained by the darshan of other Jyotirlingas in various parts of India, goes to the devotee by a single visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The main deity is known as Vishwanatha or Vishweshwara, which means the Ruler of the Universe. According to Kashi Khand of Skanda Puran, after the construction of the palace of Lord Vishwanath (Kashi Vishwanath temple), when Lord Shiva along with Goddess Parvati entered in it, at that time all Gods and Goddess appeared to honour Lord Shiva. On this occasion Lord Shiva, stating the glory of the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga said, "All the self manifested Lingas of the universe come here to take the holy glimpse of this Linga, though I reside in all the Lingas but this Linga is my best idol”. “This Linga, if offered a sacred bath of holy water of river Ganga and worshiped with devotion, the worshiper is blessed with all types of Health, Wealth and happiness and gets freedom from the eternal cycle of rebirth and any food offered to this Linga provides a stay at Kailash Parvat with me to the number of Yugas equivalent to the number of particles offered in the Bhog Food”. By touching the Vishweshwar Ling and praying, the devotee gets free from all sins accumulated over past two generations.” A devotee who, with pure devotion, pours holy water on the Linga and offers just one flower to Lord Vishweshwar, gets the blessings equivalent to performing a pooja with hundreds of Golden Flowers.” If a devotee takes his last breath here, Lord Shiva himself whispers the Taraka Mantra, salvation mantra in his ears. Also at the same time the devotee is directly taken to the holy abode of Lord Shiva at Mount Kailash instead of being taken by Yama!
Har Har Mahadev Shambhu Kashi Vishwanath Gange!!
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