Entrance to present temple built by Ahilyabai Holkar in the 1780. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines.

2021年12月15日 · Ahilyabai Holkar is fondly remembered for constructing hundreds of temples, ghats, pilgrimage centres, Dharamshalas but rebuilding of Kashi Vishwanath Temple is considered as her greatest achievement.

2024年2月8日 · Most of the prominent pilgrimage sites have some sort of contribution by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. Her biggest contribution is that she restored and rebuilt the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, in 1780. It was earlier plundered by the Mughal emperor Aurangazeb.

2024年11月14日 · Discover the inspiring story of Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar, the visionary queen who rebuilt the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and revived India's spiritual heritage. Learn about her early life, devotion to Sanatan Dharma, and lasting legacy in …

2024年2月7日 · Most of the prominent pilgrimage sites have some sort of contribution by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. Her biggest contribution is that she restored and rebuilt the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, in 1780. It was earlier plundered by the Mughal emperor Aurangazeb.

2025年1月30日 · Ahilyabai Holkar was a ruler of the Malwa territory, a part of the Maratha Confederacy, from 1767 to 1795. ... She patronized religious monuments, even in regions outside her domain, and helped rebuild the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which had been razed under the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, in Varanasi and the Grishneshwar temple near ...

2024年5月31日 · One of Queen Ahilyabai’s greatest achievements was reestablishing a Jyotirling at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. The original temple was one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. On the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb, the temple was destroyed and a mosque was constructed on the remnants of the temple.

2023年10月6日 · The Tale of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar: In the 18th century, Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore played a pivotal role in the temple’s reconstruction. It is said that she was a devout devotee of Lord Shiva and, upon hearing about the temple’s dilapidated state, …

Nestled along the banks of the sacred river Ganges, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a revered site for devotees of Lord Shiva. With its intricate architecture and towering spires, this ancient temple stands as a symbol of spirituality and devotion.

2025年1月31日 · Explore the life of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the influential empress who ruled the Holkar dynasty in Indore. Learn about her rise to power and contributions to history. ... Rebuilt and restored Kashi Vishwanath Temple in 1780. Constructed temples, ghats, and dharmashalas across India, including Dashashwamedh Ghat (Varanasi).