Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sees Historic Surge: 2 Million Devotees in a Week

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News18•01-01-2026, 13:00
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sees Historic Surge: 2 Million Devotees in a Week
- •Kashi Vishwanath Temple witnessed a record 2 million devotees in the last week, breaking records since Mahakumbh.
- •1.1 million devotees visited in the last 3 days alone, with crowds continuously growing since December 25.
- •Temple Trust activated medical facilities, lost and found, opened 5 entrance gates, and provided free lockers.
- •Only 'Jhankhi Darshan' is allowed until January 3; 'Sparsh Darshan' is banned, and aarti bookings are full for a month.
- •The massive influx has boosted Kashi's tourism industry, with hotels 90% full and local businesses thriving.
Why It Matters: Kashi Vishwanath Temple experiences unprecedented devotee surge, boosting local economy.
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