Puja at the Jyotirlinga
Beyond darshan and aarti, the Temple Trust offers a range of sevas — abhishekams and pujas performed at the Jyotirlinga on your behalf or with your participation. This page explains the landscape; the official portal is the only source for current options, rates and availability.
Common Puja Categories
| Seva | In brief |
|---|---|
| Jalabhishek | Simple water/milk offering to the Jyotirlinga. |
| Rudrabhishek | Full abhishek with Sri Rudram chanting — see the dedicated guide. |
| Aarti attendance | Mangala, Bhog, Saptarishi, Shringar — see the aarti hub. |
| Shodashopachar / special pujas | Extended worship with sixteen offerings, as listed officially. |
| Festival sevas | Special observances announced for Shivratri, Sawan and other occasions. |
How to Book Safely
- All bookings happen on the official Temple Trust portal — linked from our booking guide.
- Rates, inclusions and conditions are published there and change over time; we deliberately do not quote them.
- Keep your booking ID and carry matching ID proof on the day.
A Word of Caution
Avoid unofficial operators
Individuals and websites offering "special puja at Kashi Vishwanath" for direct payment are not authorized. This website never collects puja payments. When in doubt, use only the official portal and its published helpline.