Shiva Worship — Vedic Puja Vidhi
Kashi Vishwanath Puja
Kashi Vishwanath Puja is the worship of Lord Shiva in his supreme form as Vishwanath — the Lord of the Universe — enshrined in the most sacred Jyotirlinga in Varanasi (Kashi). Kashi is considered the eternal city where Lord Shiva himself whispers the Taraka mantra into the ear of the dying, granting liberation (moksha). The puja may be performed in person at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple or replicated at home using a Shiva linga with the Kashi Vishwanath deity invoked through mantra. It is one of the most spiritually potent Shiva pujas for liberation, removal of sins, and fulfilment of all worldly and spiritual desires.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Benefits
Grants moksha (liberation) and freedom from the cycle of birth and death, removes all sins accumulated over multiple lifetimes, bestows divine protection and blessings of Lord Shiva, cures serious illnesses and removes health obstacles, ensures success in all endeavours, brings peace to departed ancestors, and is especially potent for those with severe Shani or Rahu afflictions in the horoscope.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Purify yourself with a bath and wear clean white or light-coloured clothes. Set up a Shiva linga on a clean elevated platform. Perform Panchamrit abhishek (bathing with milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar). Then bathe the linga with Gangajal while chanting Om Namah Shivaya. Apply bhasma (sacred ash) and sandalwood paste. Offer Bilva leaves, white flowers, and dhatura. Light a camphor lamp. Chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra 108 times or recite Shiva Sahasranama. Conclude with aarti using a camphor flame and distribute prasad.
Best Time (Muhurat)
Mondays (Somvar), Mahashivratri, Shravan month (especially Shravan Somvar), Pradosh Vrat (13th lunar day), and Shivratri of each month. Brahma muhurta and the Nishita Kaal (midnight) are the most sacred hours for Shiva worship.
Materials Required (Samagri)
- ·Shiva linga
- ·Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar)
- ·Gangajal
- ·Bhasma (sacred ash)
- ·Bilva (bel) leaves
- ·White flowers
- ·Dhatura flowers
- ·Sandalwood paste
- ·Camphor
- ·Incense sticks
- ·Rudraksha mala
FAQ
Q.What is Kashi Vishwanath Puja?
Kashi Vishwanath Puja is the worship of Lord Shiva in his supreme form as Vishwanath — the Lord of the Universe — enshrined in the most sacred Jyotirlinga in Varanasi (Kashi). Kashi is considered the eternal city where Lord Shiva himself whispers the...
Q.What are the benefits of Kashi Vishwanath Puja?
Grants moksha (liberation) and freedom from the cycle of birth and death, removes all sins accumulated over multiple lifetimes, bestows divine protection and blessings of Lord Shiva, cures serious illnesses and removes health obstacles, ensures success in all endeavours, brings peace to departed ancestors, and is especially potent for those with severe Shani or Rahu afflictions in the horoscope.
Q.What is the best time to perform Kashi Vishwanath Puja?
Mondays (Somvar), Mahashivratri, Shravan month (especially Shravan Somvar), Pradosh Vrat (13th lunar day), and Shivratri of each month. Brahma muhurta and the Nishita Kaal (midnight) are the most sacred hours for Shiva worship.
Q.What materials are needed for Kashi Vishwanath Puja?
Shiva linga, Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar), Gangajal, Bhasma (sacred ash), Bilva (bel) leaves, White flowers, Dhatura flowers, Sandalwood paste, Camphor, Incense sticks, Rudraksha mala.