9 Unknown Facts About the Kashi Viswanath Temple at Varanasi

The Early History

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Mughal King Akbar gave permission to build the temple

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Restored by Queen of Indore

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Meaning Behind the Name

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Sacred Jyotirlinga dedicated to Lord Shiva

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Temple Architecture

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Three Domes covered with gold

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Spiritual cleaning by River Ganges

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Symbol of Resilience

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