Gopreksheshwar Mahadev

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Timings

The temple is open from 07.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Aarties are held in the morning.

In Kashi Khand, Chapter 97, it is mentioned that Lord Shiva took great pleasure in describing the sacred ponds, wells, and places of worship located in Kashi. Among these places, towards the east of Aadi Mahadev, lies the Gopreksheshwar Ling.

Devotees who worship at the Gopreksheshwar Ling are believed to receive the blessings of Godaan, which involves donating a cow to a deserving person.

How to reach ?

Address:

Gopreksheshwar also known as Gauri Shankar is located at K-4/24, Lal Ghat Gauri Shankar, near Birla Sanskrit Vidhyalaya, Birla House. If devotees travel in a rickshaw, they can reach Gaighat locality and walk on foot upto this place, by asking directions. Alternatively, they can travel by boat upto Lal Ghat and climb the steps. - 221001

City:

Varanasi

State:

Uttar Pradesh