Temples & Spiritual
Gyanvapi Mosque
Mosque and former Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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About
The Gyanvapi Mosque is a mosque located in Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The site was originally an ancient Hindu temple of Shiva or "Kashi Vishveshwara", one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas. The mosque was constructed in c. 1678 CE during the reign of the Muslim Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, a decade after he issued a royal decree (firman) in 1669 ordering the destruction of the ancient Hindu temple.
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Things to do here
- Dress modestly and leave footwear at the entrance
- Ask before photographing inside
- Find out the puja and festival timings
Ideas for your visit, not bookings. Bookable experiences nearby are listed on this page.
Location
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