Can I do Kashi Vishwanath darshan and the Ganga Aarti on the same evening?
Yes. Join the darshan queue by mid-afternoon — afternoon darshan runs until about 7 PM on the published schedule — then collect your belongings and walk about 1 km to Dashashwamedh Ghat, arriving 45–60 minutes before sunset for the Ganga Aarti. On busy days start earlier.
A timeline
| Time (approx.) | What to do |
|---|---|
| 2:30–3:00 PM | Arrive near the temple; lockers and footwear |
| 3:00–4:30 PM | Afternoon darshan (longer on busy days) |
| 4:30 PM | Collect belongings; Annapurna Devi if time allows |
| 5:00 PM | Walk about 1 km to Dashashwamedh |
| Sunset | Ganga Aarti (about 45 minutes) |
Shift the whole plan earlier in winter, when sunset — and the aarti — is earlier.
Tips
- On Mondays and weekends start by 1:30 PM.
- The temple's Sapta Rishi Aarti starts at about 7 PM, usually overlapping the Ganga Aarti — pick one per evening.
- For a less crowded view of the Ganga Aarti, book a boat in advance.
Sources and further reading
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Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust — Official temple source, checked September 2026
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