Four aartis run daily at Kashi Vishwanath, and the temple publishes both the times and the ticket prices on its official daily-schedule page: Mangla 3:00–4:00 AM (₹500), Bhog 11:15 AM–12:20 PM (₹300), Sapta-Rishi 7:00–8:15 PM (₹300), Shringar/Bhog 9:00–10:15 PM (₹300) — with a free Shayan darshan window at 10:30–11:00 PM.
Checked 01 October 2026; aarti tickets are limited and cancellation carries no refund, per the temple’s FAQ.
Aarti table
| Aarti | Time | Ticket | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangla Aarti | 3:00–4:00 AM | ₹500 (normal days) | Gate 1 entry; report 2:30 AM — no entry past 3:00 |
| Bhog Aarti | 11:15 AM–12:20 PM | ₹300 | Mid-day offering; darshan pauses around it |
| Sapta-Rishi Aarti | 7:00–8:15 PM | ₹300 | Evening aarti |
| Shringar / Bhog Aarti | 9:00–10:15 PM | ₹300 | Night adornment |
| Shayan Aarti | 10:30–11:00 PM | Free | Closing darshan window |
Source: shrikashivishwanath.org daily schedule · Last checked: 01 October 2026 · Festival days run special systems — re-check before travelling.
Booking facts
- Aarti tickets are booked through the temple’s online system (site/app) or the Darshan Booking Desk at the temple; the official pages do not state the advance window — check availability when booking.
- Cancellation of an aarti ticket carries no refund (official FAQ).
- Foreign nationals book at the Darshan Booking Desk with original passport and visa photocopy (official page).
- Helpdesk: +91 63931 31608 / 7080292930 (9 AM–6 PM).
Mangla Aarti, specifically
The 3:00 AM Mangla Aarti is Kashi’s signature ritual and its strictest: enter through Gate 1 at 2:30 AM — the FAQ gives a 30-minute window, and there is no entry past 3:00 AM. Plan the pre-dawn walk from your stay the night before; the ghats-side lanes are dark and quiet at that hour.
The other aarti people mean
Many queries for “aarti in Varanasi” actually mean the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat — a free, open-air riverfront ritual at sunset, run separately from the temple. That’s covered in its own guide; don’t confuse the ticketed sanctum aartis with the ghat ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
What are the aarti timings at Kashi Vishwanath?
Mangla 3–4 AM, Bhog 11:15 AM–12:20 PM, Sapta-Rishi 7–8:15 PM, Shringar/Bhog 9–10:15 PM; free Shayan darshan 10:30–11 PM (official, checked 1 October 2026).
How much is Mangla Aarti?
₹500 on normal days (official schedule); Gate 1, reporting 2:30 AM.
Are aarti tickets refundable?
No — the FAQ states no refund on cancellation.
Which aarti is free?
The Shayan Aarti window (10:30–11:00 PM) is listed as free; general darshan outside aarti windows is also free.
