New Vishwanath Temple (BHU): A Modern Marvel

December 12, 2025 Friday

Located within the lush green campus of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the New Vishwanath Temple (also known as Birla Temple) is a massive marble structure. It boasts one of the tallest temple towers (Shikhar) in the world.

Enjoy the peace of the BHU campus and navigate to the temple easily using the Trilok App.

Significance: Secular and Spiritual

• Architecture: Unlike the narrow lanes of the old city, this temple is spacious, open, and serene. It was built by the Birla family.
• Open to All: The temple is famous for being open to people of all castes and religions, promoting universal brotherhood.

Location & How to Reach

• Address: Banaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi.
• Transport: Auto-rickshaws and E-rickshaws easily enter the BHU campus.

Trilok App Tip: The first floor houses a Lakshmi Narayan temple and a Durga temple. Use the Trilok App to read about the history of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the founder of BHU.

Temple Timings

• Opening Hours: 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Aarti: Evening ~7:00 PM

Connect with BHU Temple on Trilok

• Campus Guide: Explore other attractions inside BHU like the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum via the app.
• Daily Quotes: Receive spiritual wisdom from the Gita engraved on the temple walls.

Download the Trilok App today for a peaceful spiritual experience.