Pita Maheshwar Temple, Varanasi – Timings & Accommodations

Varanasi is located on the banks of the river Ganga and is considered one of the holiest places in India. One such temple is Pita Maheshwar Temple, which is located at No. Ck. 7/92, Mohalla Sheetla Galli, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Pita Maheshwar Shivling is one of the hidden temples in Varanasi.

About Pita Maheshwar Temple

Pita Maheshwar Shivling is located 40 feet underground and it is considered to be very powerful; thus visitors can take darshans by peeping through the hole made in the ground. They are located in the narrow streets and residents in Kashi.

History of Pita Maheshwar Temple

The “Shivling” in Pita Maheshwar Temple is believed to be a self-manifested form of shivling. The mention of this Shivling can also be found in Skand Puran. Pita Maheshwar temple is one of such temples that was saved by our ancestors and it is said that he who worships Pita Maheshwar gives Mukti to his next 20 generations. It is said that the Pita Maheshwaar Temple is as old as the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

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Pita Maheshwar Temple Timings

The temple opens up only on a few selective days such as Shivratri, Rang Bhari Ekadashi, and Mondays of monsoon season but one can see the Shivling from the hole throughout the year

The important festival celebrated in Pita Maheshwar Temple is Mahashivratri.

Puja At Varanasi

Here, you can book your Puja at Varanasi in advance by YatraDham.Org to take advantage of that Holy moment in Varanasi.

You can also go for Rudrabhishek Puja At Varanasi. Open the given link for more details.

Also, do not miss to read Panchkoshi Yatra Blog to get to know about the festival and its significance.

Nearby Places to Visit From Varanasi

Below are the given distances of nearby cities from Varanasi.

Places to Visit Near Varanasi

Below given list is about to some other places which are very famous and tourist places to visit in Varanasi.

• Scindia Ghat
• Ratneshwar Mahadev
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• Panchganga Ghat
• Tulsi Ghat
• Manikarnika Ghat

Also, read the best places to visit in Varanasi & Holy Ghats in Varanasi.

Accommodation in Varanasi

There are several Dharamshalas and stays in Varanasi near Pita Maheshwar temple for accommodation and are also near temples in Varanasi. YatraDham.org provides hygienic rooms with great facilities. Also, you can book a stay online with a few clicks on your phone from below.

• Shri Krishna Dharamshala
• Shri Kishan Beriwala Smriti Bhavan
• AnnapurnaTelwala Dharamshala
• Vasavi Sadan Dharamshala
• Shri Maheshwari Dharamshala 
• Bharat Sevashram Sangha
• Cycle Swamy Ashram 
• Shri Sanatan Gaudiya Math

How to Reach Pita Maheshwar Temple

Pita Maheshwar Temple is located at No. Ck. 7/92, Mohalla Sheetla Galli, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh.

Temple is reachable from the chowk and one can take an auto-rickshaw or cycle rickshaw to reach there.

By Road

Varanasi bus stand is well connected to the major cities of Uttar Pradesh and other nearby states. Air-conditioned buses run through the nearby cities of Varanasi. One can reach Varanasi and then visit Pita Maheshwar Temple.

By Rail

Varanasi is well connected with railways. Trains from Kanpur, Lucknow, New Delhi and other cities of India are easily available to reach Varanasi.

By Air

Varanasi Airport is connected to major cities like Delhi and Mumbai. One can fly to Varanasi and can take local transport to reach Pita Maheshwar Temple.

Must read, How to Reach Varanasi by Air, Rail and Road for all the information on transport by YatraDham.Org.

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