Trilochan Mahadev Temple

Trilochan Mahadev Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Trilochan locality of old Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, near Trilochan Ghat. Revered as one of the oldest Shiva temples in Kashi, it enshrines a self-manifested lingam and is mentioned in the Kashi Khanda. The temple features traditional North Indian architecture and attracts devotees year-round, especially during Maha Shivratri and Shravan month.

Visitors can expect a small, historic Shiva temple situated in the congested lanes of old Varanasi near the Ganges. The complex includes a sanctum with the Shiva lingam, a modest courtyard, and traditional stone architecture. The surroundings are densely built with narrow lanes, small shops and nearby ghats. Visitors can observe daily worship rituals, offer prayers, and experience the devotional atmosphere. The area is typically crowded, especially during festivals and Mondays in Shravan.

Trilochan Mahadev Temple is considered one of the ancient temples of Kashi and is referenced in the Kashi Khanda of the Skanda Purana. The temple is believed to enshrine a self-manifested lingam and has been a place of worship for centuries, representing the early Shaivite tradition in Varanasi. The present structure shows later renovations over an ancient shrine.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Trilochan, meaning the three-eyed one. It holds religious importance for devotees of Shiva in Varanasi and is visited for prayers, especially on Mondays, during Shravan month and Maha Shivratri. It forms part of the traditional pilgrimage circuit of Kashi and is associated with local rituals and devotional practices.