Shakti Peeth 26 of 51 · India · Uttar Pradesh
Vishalakshi (Kashi)
विशालाक्षी
Location: Mir Ghat, Varanasi
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Vishalakshi
Bhairava (Shiva)
Kala Bhairav
Body part fallen
Earring/eye
Darshan timings
04:00–11:00, 12:00–20:00 IST
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
8,000–15,000
Modern access
On-site ticket.
Signature ritual
Mahamaya Aarti
Significance
Shakti Peeth pair to Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga — twin sanctity.
Legend
Sati's earring (kundal) fell here per Pithanirnaya. Vishalakshi = "wide-eyed".
How to reach
Mir Ghat in Old City — 8 km from Varanasi station.
Navratri special
Both Navratris — pilgrims combine with Vishwanath darshan
Primary pujas performed here
- Padya Puja
- Shodashopachara
- Kashi Vishalakshi-Vishwanath combined yatra
- Ganga snan
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.