Introduction
Gyan Vapi Well is a sacred well for the Hindu community located inside the premise of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The water of the well was considered to be holier than the water of River Ganga before it was polluted by the offerings made by the pilgrims. It is said that when Aurangzeb attacked the old temple, the temple priest threw the Shivalinga in
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Distance
4 km from city center
Visit Duration
1-2 hours
Best Time
October - March
Entry Fee
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Type
Religious Site