Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Mahadev resides in this temple situated in the holy city of Kashi, know the history of the temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Just as Lord Shankar is the entire universe in himself, similarly his city is also sufficient for devotion. It is believed that the creature who dies in Kashi is saved. One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Shri Vishwaeshwar, is a form of Lord Shiva and resides in this holy city. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is an important place for pilgrims going on holy pilgrimage, is the abode of Shri Vishwaeshwar.
Mythological story of Shri Vishwanath Jyototirlinga
After marriage, Lord Shankar started living with Parvati ji on Mount Kailash. But Parvati, the daughter of Parvataraja Himalaya, did not like to live in her father’s house in her married life. Mother Parvati said, I do not like to live here; please take me to your residence. After marriage, all the girls go with their husbands, but I have to live with my father. At the request of the mother, Lord Shiva took her to his holy city, Kashi. Here Lord Shiva came and established himself as Vishwaeshwar Jyotirlinga.
Vishweshwarkhand is located in the middle of Kashi, Kedarkhand is in the south and Omkarkhand is in the north. This area is home to the famous Vishweshwar Jyotirlinga. According to the Puranas, the mere darshan of this Jyotirlinga grants the devotee salvation, which destroys all the sins of life. Since devotees ultimately receive the blessings of Lord Shiva himself, death in Kashi is given more importance than life.
Penance of Lord Vishnu and Agastya Muni in Kashi
Lord Vishnu had pleased Lord Shiva by doing penance in Kashi with the desire of creation. Lord Shankar was pleased by the penance of Agastya Muni in this city. This city is so beautiful that every person who dies here is saved. Lord Shankar himself speaks the Tarak Mantra in their ear. The effect of this mantra is that even the most evil person finds it easy to conquer the challenges of this life. The city of Kashi is considered to be the primary research center where information has been shared for a long time. How many famous saints received education in this city is unknown. The learned people of Kashi remain at the forefront of discussions even today.
Importance of Kashi City
According to mythological literature, a person who dies in the Kashi area while committing sins and enjoying worldly pleasures does not have to return to the bonds of this world. The importance of Kashi is explained in Matsyapurana, which states that this is the only way to truly save those who are suffering from sorrows and who lack knowledge, chanting or meditation. The five primary shrines in Ananda-Kannan of Sri Vishweshwara are Dashaswamedh, Lolark, Bindumadhav, Keshav and Manikarnika.
There are many descriptions of the brilliance of Sri Vishweshwara Jyotirlinga in the scriptures. By merely seeing it, the devotee attains high status and by the grace of Lord Shiva, he is freed from all sins. When devotees visit Sri Vishweshwara daily, it is said that Lord Shiva takes all their responsibilities upon himself. Such a disciple becomes his ultimate Guru. The grace of Lord Shiva always remains on him. He never experiences illness, sorrow, pain or poverty.
