Shri Nava Kashi Vishwanath Mandir
Shri Nava Kashi Vishwanath Mandir at Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh.
The Story
About This Sacred Structure
Shri Nava Kashi Vishwanath Mandir at Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Nava Kashi Vishwanath Mandir is located in Varanasi (Benares), one of the holiest cities in India for Hindus. Constructed by Bhagwati Construction (Hiren J. Sompura), this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva Vishwanath and is part of the rich tapestry of sacred architecture that defines the spiritual landscape of Varanasi.
Shri Nava Kashi Vishwanath Mandir
Project Overview
- Style
- Traditional
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Year
- 2005
- Artisans
- Traditional Sompura Craftsmen
- Material
- Traditional Stone
- Status
- Completed
The Craft
How This Temple Was Built
Every Sompura temple follows a five-stage process rooted in the ancient SHILP Shastra texts — from the first survey of the land to the final sacred consecration.
Primary Material
Traditional Stone
Artisans Involved
Traditional Sompura Craftsmen
Site & Vastu Analysis
Every project begins with a thorough Vastu analysis — assessing cardinal alignment, soil quality, water table, and the subtle energetic properties of the land.
Sacred Drawing (Rekha)
Master Sthapatis produce hand-drawn plans based on Manasara and Mayamata proportional canons. Every column, shikhara, and doorway follows precise mathematical ratios.
Stone Selection
Stone is chosen based on grain, hardness, and acoustic properties. Sandstone, marble, and granite are assessed at the quarry before transport to the carving yard.
Hand Carving
Hereditary craftsmen carve each panel and deity by hand using traditional tools — chisels, hammers, and adzes passed down through generations of shilpis.
Assembly & Consecration
Stone panels are assembled using traditional dry-joint mortise and tenon connections — no cement. The structure is completed with Prana Pratishtha, the sacred consecration ritual.
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