Planned by Madan Mohan Malaviya, the temple is part of the Banaras Hindu University campus, and represents national revival. New Vishwanath Mandir (Birla Mandir): The New Vishwanath Mandir, also called Birla Mandir, mainly funded by Birla family, was built as a replica of the old Kashi Vishwanath Temple.Its water is said to be a mixture of several underground streams and good for eliminating several diseases. Just beside this temple there is a well of much religious importance. Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir: Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir of Lord Shiva is situated on the route from Daranagar to the Kalbhairav temple.Without his permission no one can stay in Kashi. Lord Kaal Bhairav is believed to be the "Kotwal of Varanasi". Kaal Bhairav Mandir: Kaal Bhairav Mandir is an ancient temple of Varanasi near the main Post Office, VishesharGanj.The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in the past 800 years and the existing structure was erected in 18th century. The original Vishwanath temple was destroyed by the army of Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1194 CE, when he defeated the Raja of Kannauj as a commander of Mohammad Ghori. This is one of the most worshiped Shiva temple in Hinduism and has been mentioned in the Puranas including the Kashi Khanda (section) of Skanda Purana. Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.Sites such as the Kashi Vishwanath Temple / Gyanvapi Mosque are a disputed site, a source of claims and counterclaims of religious intolerance. Along with the destruction of Hindu temples in Varanasi, Aurangzeb tried to change the name of the city from Benares to Muhammadabad. Some historic Hindu temples in Varanasi were demolished and mosques built in their place after the 13th-century, particularly in the reign of Aurangzeb. Varanasi is also known as the favourite city of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Varanasi, also known as Benares, Banaras ( Banāras), or Kashi ( Kāśī), is the holiest of the seven sacred cities ( Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism. Varanasi is an ancient city with deep spiritual roots and significance for the Hindus and it reflects this heritage in over a thousand temples. The city is one of the largest collection of historic and newly built Hindu temples.
The city's temples were erected at different times throughout the history of Varanasi by various kings, saints, monasteries, guilds and communities. The city's ancient holiness makes it a sacred geography in Hinduism. Varanasi is an ancient city in India famous for housing many Hindu temples. Varanasi temples along the River Ganges in 1922