Pancha Lingas of Kashi which no one knows about

Pancha Lingas of Kashi are the most prominent temples in Kashi glorified in many scriptures. Unfortunately, these temples are not very famous amidst the devotees who are living in Kashi, forget about those who are visiting Kashi from outside. Generally, devotees visit Kashi and have darshan in the prominently known temples and leave without even realizing its greatness and its deep connection with spirituality.

Kashi is not a place. It is an emblem of devotion to Lord Keshava and Lord Vishwanatha. From the dawn of creation, it has been shining with the knowledge of surrender unto the lotus feet of the Lord. The soul is naturally servant of Lord Hari, and this connection is revived very easily the moment one touches Kashi.

Already planning to visit Pancha Lingas of Kashi?

If planning to visit Kashi, then ensure that you try to visit the Pancha Lingas of Kashi. The most easiest way will be to embark on the Kashi Yatra organized by Tirtha Yatra. On this yatra everything is well taken care of from bed to breakfast, travel and everything which one can’t imagine of.

Pancha Lingas of Kashi which one must visit in Kashi

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga

Sri Kashi Vishwanatha Temple is the most famous temple in the world. Souls not born in the Indian body also yearn to visit this temple at least once in a lifetime. This is one of the dvadasha jyotirlingas of Bharatavarsha and the most revered shiva-linga in this sacred bhumi. The original temple of Sri Kashi Vishwanath has been destroyed many times by the Muslim Kings and at the same time reconstructed by many Sanatani Kings. Read more

Sri Krittivaseshwar Linga

This is the largest shiva-linga amongst Pancha Lingas of Kashi and situated on the banks of the famed Hamsa Tirtha (tirtha is no more). This is the swayambhu linga created by Lord Shiva after killing the son of Gajasura. This is one of the finest shiva-lingas in Kashi. The original temple was razed down by Aurangzeb. Currently it is a very small temple. Read more

Sri Madhyameshwara Linga

Kashi acquires different shapes in different yugas. When Kashi was in the shape of chakra i.e, circular, the Madhyameshwara Linga was right in the center. It was the kendra bindu of Kashi. Even today devotees rever this linga as the pivot of Kashi and offer their utmost respects to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is constantly residing in this place along with Mother Parvati. Performance of shraddhas in this temple award one liberation. Read more

Sri Omkareshwara Linga

If you wish to have darshan of the physical form of Om, you must head sraight to Sri Omkareshwara Linga in Kashi which is one of the Pancha Lingas of Kashi. It is situated on the banks of Matsyodari Tirtha (tirtha not visible anymore). Here Lord Shiva gave darshan to Lord Brahma in the Panchayatana Swarupa. Then established himself as the Omkareshwara Linga. Read more

Sri Kapardeeshwara Linga

This is one of the most neglected Pancha Lingas of Kashi. The temple is situated on the banks of Papamochana Kunda which is one of the largest Kundas of Kashi. Here sage Valmiki rid a pishacha of its yoni and helped him achieve shiva-loka. This shiva-linga is famous for relieving anyone from the Pishacha yoni or type of the body. The temple finds its mention in the Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, Kurma Purana, etc. Read more

Visit to Kashi is not completed without having darshan of these Pancha Lingas of Kashi. The greatness of these lingas is described to even Maharaja Yuddhishthira by Narada Muni when the latter asked him to embark on Tirtha Yatra after the Mahabharata War. We should therefore follow-in the footsteps of such great personalities and be blessed.