Shree Ramkripeshwar Mahadev Mandir
Swami Karpatri Dham — a living shrine to Mahadev on the sacred stone steps of Kedar Ghat, where the Ganga has carried prayers to Kashi for centuries.
A shrine rooted in Kashi's oldest ghat
Set into the red-and-white steps of Kedar Ghat, Shree Ramkripeshwar Mahadev Mandir stands within the Swami Karpatri Dham premises — a quiet corner of Bangali Tola where the rhythm of temple bells and the flow of the Ganga have shared the same morning for generations.
The sanctum is devoted to Mahadev, and devotees visiting Kedar Ghat often pair their darshan here with a dip in the Ganga and a walk through the narrow lanes of old Kashi — a tradition of pilgrimage that continues largely unchanged.
Kedar Ghat itself is counted among the older, quieter ghats of Kashi — known for its distinctive red-and-white striped steps and for the Kedareshwar tradition of the area, which pilgrims who cannot travel to the Himalayan shrines often visit as part of their Kashi yatra.
Swami Karpatri Dham carries forward the name of Swami Karpatri Maharaj, a revered figure in Varanasi's spiritual and scholarly tradition — the Dham today functions as both a place of daily worship and a quiet retreat for those visiting Kashi.
Within the Mandir Complex
As is customary for older Shiva temples along the Kashi ghats, the Ramkripeshwar sanctum sits alongside smaller shrines that devotees traditionally pay respects to during darshan.
Ramkripeshwar Mahadev
The main sanctum — a Shiva lingam, the focus of the daily Mangala and Sandhya Aarti.
Devi Sthan
A shrine to the Devi, customarily visited alongside the main Mahadev darshan.
Hanuman Ji
A protector shrine near the entrance, where devotees often pause before entering the garbhagriha.
Nandi
Seated facing the sanctum, as tradition holds in every Shiva temple across Kashi.
This is a general guide to what visitors typically find at Kashi's older Shiva shrines — for exact details of the shrines at this Dham, do confirm with the temple on your visit.
Daily Aarti & Darshan Timings
Indicative temple hours — timings may shift slightly around festivals and Shravan month, so calling ahead before a special visit is always a good idea.
Sevas Offered at the Mandir
Devotees can arrange the following pujas and sevas through the temple priests — speak with the mandir office to book a slot and confirm samagri requirements.
Rudrabhishek
Ritual bathing of the Shiva lingam with water, milk, honey and bilva leaves, accompanied by Rudra chanting.
Shringar Seva
Decorative adornment of the sanctum ahead of the Sandhya Aarti, offered on request for special occasions.
Shodashopachar Puja
The traditional sixteen-step worship ritual, performed for birthdays, anniversaries and other family occasions.
Annadan & Vastra Seva
Food and clothing offerings coordinated through the Dham, in keeping with its tradition of seva alongside worship.
Seva names and details may vary by season — please call ahead to confirm availability, timing and dakshina before your visit.
Enquire & BookThe Mandir Calendar
Kashi's Shiva temples come alive around a handful of dates each year — Kedar Ghat is no exception.
Mahashivratri
The principal festival of the year — an overnight vigil of abhishek, chanting and continuous darshan.
Shravan Somwar
Every Monday through the holy month of Shravan sees extended hours and a steady stream of Ganga-jal abhishek.
Kartik Purnima & Dev Deepawali
Kedar Ghat is lit with thousands of diyas as part of Kashi's famed Dev Deepawali celebrations along the river.
Somwar & Pradosh Vrat
Mondays and Pradosh evenings draw a larger gathering for the Sandhya Aarti through the year.
Exact dates shift with the lunar calendar each year — check closer to the date or call the mandir to confirm.
Kedar Ghat, in light and stone
Glimpses of the ghat, the sanctum and the Ganga aarti that draws devotees to this stretch of the riverbank every evening.
How to Reach the Mandir
Kedar Ghat sits in the old city, in lanes too narrow for cars — the last stretch of every journey here is on foot.
By Air
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) is around 22–25 km from Kedar Ghat — roughly 45–60 minutes by road, traffic depending.
By Train
Varanasi Junction (Cantt) and Banaras (BSB) stations are both well connected — from either, it's a 20–30 minute auto ride to Sonarpura, followed by a short walk.
By Road
Take an auto or e-rickshaw to Sonarpura Road / Bangali Tola — vehicles stop at the lane mouth, with a 5–8 minute walk down to the ghat.
By Boat
Kedar Ghat is a regular stop on the ghat-to-ghat boat route — a scenic way to arrive if you're already out on the Ganga.
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Yes, darshan is free for all devotees. Sevas and special pujas may involve a dakshina, arranged directly with the priests.
Photography of the ghat and surroundings is generally fine — please ask a priest before photographing inside the sanctum or during active rituals.
The lanes leading to the ghat are not vehicle-friendly. It's best to park near Sonarpura Road and walk the last stretch, or arrive by auto/e-rickshaw.
Like most ghat-side temples in old Kashi, the approach involves stone steps and narrow lanes. Do call ahead if you're travelling with someone who needs assistance, so the temple can help plan the visit.
Yes — call the mandir office ahead of your visit to book Rudrabhishek or other sevas, especially around Shravan and Mahashivratri when slots fill up quickly.
Find the Mandir
Tucked into the lanes of Bangali Tola, just steps above the Ganga at Kedar Ghat.
Swami Karpatri Dham
Shree Ramkripeshwar Mahadev Mandir