KESHAVADITYA MANDIR

KESHAVADITYA MANDIR is located at Aadi Keshav Temple, Raj Ghat Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh .nnVaranasi has been home to numerous Surya-related temples. Predominantly lord Surya is worshipped in following twelve forms in Varanasi Arun Aditya, Drupad Aditya, Ganga Aditya, Keshava Aditya, Kakholkh Aditya, Lolark Aditya, Mayukh Aditya, Sambha Aditya Uttarark Aditya, Vimal Aditya, Vriddh Aditya & Yama Aditya. Probably only city in India where one can find such 12 Aditya Temples.nnAccording to a story mentioned in Kashi Khand, once Suryadev was travelling in the sky, he saw Lord Vishnu worshipping a Shiv Ling. In a curiosity to know that universally worshipped Lord Vishnu is worshipping whom, Lord Surya came down to the earth. Lord Surya asked when the entire world regards Lord Vishnu as Antaratma, why Lord Vishnu was worshipping Lord Shiva. To quell his anxiety, Lord Vishnu replied that in Kashi Kshetra Lord Shiva is the supreme Lord and he should be worshipped by every one and Shri Keshav has also got his splendor from Lord Shiva only. By worshipping Lord Shiva, sins of hundreds of births can be washed away. On hearing this from Shri Keshav, Suryadev started performing penance by worshipping Shivalinga by assuming Adikeshav as his Guru. Since then, Lord Aditya is established here and popularly known by the name of Keshav Aditya. It is believed that by worshipping Keshav Aditya, devotees can get rid of all their sins.nnTemple remains open for worshipping by devotees from 6:00 A.M. till 12:00 noon and 4:00 P.M. to 10 P.M.nMust have darshan.