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Puja at Kardmeshwar Temple

Puja at Kardmeshwar Temple

Puja at Kardmeshwar Temple is very significant one. There are hundreds of big and small temples in and around Varanasi dedicated to different deities. Many of these are significant not only for their exalted properties as they attract a large number of devotees from all directions, but they are also aesthetically remarkable for exquisite architectural and sculptural renderings. Some are profusely decorated with beautiful stone carvings and paintings. KARDAMESHVARA TEMPLE, KANDAWA (12th century) is dedicated to Lord Shiva and archaeologically is supposed to be the earliest surviving temple of Varanasi.

SIGNIFICANCE OF PUJA AT KARDMESHWAR TEMPLE

  • The presiding deity is Lord Shiva.
  • Kardmeshwar of Kasi is said to be equivalent to the Kedareshwar of Himalayas.
  • The Kasi Kedara mahatmya tells that Lord Kedareshwar kept his fifteen kalas in Kasi and he is in Kedareshwar only with his sixteenth kala.
  • Kardmeshwar appeared in Kasi from the food made up of Green gram, kept as Naivedya to him, by the king Mandhata.
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Uttam

The puja include following rituals

  • Puja will be conducted by Two learned and experienced brahmins.
  • Panchopachar.
  • Darshan of temple and puja.
  • Prasadam will be offered.

₹5,100
Mahaprasadam

The puja include following rituals

  • Puja will be conducted by Three learned and experienced brahmins.
  • Shodshopachar.
  • Darshan of temple and puja.
  • Prasadam will be offered.

₹7,500
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kardmeshwar Mahadev is considered equal in spiritual merit to Kedarnath in the Himalayas. According to scriptures, worshipping Kardmeshwar Shiva Linga cleanses negative energies, removes ancestral debts (Pitru Dosha), and grants spiritual liberation (Moksha).

Built in the 12th century (Gahadavala period), Kardmeshwar Temple is the earliest surviving temple in Varanasi that escaped destruction during medieval invasions. It is also celebrated as the first night halt (Pravas) of the sacred Panchakroshi Yatra.

According to sacred legends, Sage Kardama (Prajapati) performed severe penance here. Additionally, King Mandhata offered Naivedya made of green gram (Moong), from which Lord Shiva manifested as Kardmeshwar Mahadev to grant divine blessings.

Performing Puja during Sawan (Shravan month), on Maha Shivratri, Pradosh Vrat, and Mondays yields divine benefits and accelerated wish fulfillment.

Kardmeshwar Temple is situated at Kandawa village, near Kandwa Pokhra, on the southern periphery of Varanasi (approx. 8–9 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station).

Yes, you can book an online ritual remotely. Vedic Pandits conduct the ritual (Panchopachar or Shodashopachar) in your name and Gotra at the temple, and the sacred Prasadam is delivered to your residence.
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