Kedareshwar (Shree Gauri Kedareshwar Mandir,Dwadash Jyotirling Kashi Khand)
Kedareshwar (Shree Gauri Kedareshwar Mandir,Dwadash Jyotirling Kashi Khand)
There is Kedareshwar temple near Kedar Ghat in Banaras. This temple was saved from the havoc of Aurangzeb in the 17th century. Gauri Kund is near this. This is called Adi Manikarnika or Original Manikarnika.
Vishnu Charanpaduka is near Manikarnika Ghat. It is marked with marble. It is called the holiest place of Kashi. It is believed that Lord Vishnu meditated here. Manikarnika Kund is near this. It is believed that Lord Shiva’s gem and Goddess Parvati’s earring had fallen in this pond. Chakrapushkarni is a square pond. There is an iron railing around it. It is considered to be the first pond in the world.
The Kali Bhairav temple here is also famous. This temple is located near the Town Hall, 2 kilometers north-east of Godaulia Chowk. The fierce idol of Lord Shiva is installed in it. Near this is the temple of Bindu Madhav ji. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.