New Vishwanath Temple BHU

The New Vishwanath Temple, also known as Birla Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple located inside the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Built in white marble, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and replicates the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Construction was initiated by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and funded by the Birla family, completed in 1966. Its tall shikhara and spacious complex make it a major spiritual and architectural landmark.

Visitors can expect a large white-marble temple complex set within the green, open grounds of BHU. The main sanctum houses a Shiva lingam, with shrines dedicated to other deities along the inner walls. The temple features a tall shikhara, intricate marble carvings, and verses from Hindu scriptures inscribed on walls. The spacious courtyard, surrounding lawns and quiet campus setting allow for darshan, circumambulation, photography outside the sanctum, and attending daily aarti.