The Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. When devotees perform the "Mrityunjay path" and sprinkle water from the well (known as koop) on themselves, it is thought that the temples protect them from unnatural death and restore them from illnesses. It is also said that Dhanvantari, the Avatar of Vishnu and the god of Ayurvedic medicine, put all of his medications into the well. Mahashivratri is an important festival celebrated here. Shravan Maas is the best time to visit this temple.
How to Reach Mrityunjay Mahadev Varanasi
The temple can be easily reached through different modes of transport. Some of them are given below.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Varanasi Junction, at a distance of 5–6 km from the temple. One can easily take the taxi or public transport to reach the temple from the station. You can book the tickets directly to the temple from different major cities.
By Road
The city is very well connected with the highway. One can easily reach the temple through the road. Even you can hire a taxi directly to the temple. There are transportation facilities available from the nearby cities regularly.
By Air
The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, at a distance of 25–30 km from the temple. You can easily reach the temple by taking a taxi or by public transport. Thus, one can book direct flights from the major cities to this airport.
Best Time to Visit Mrityunjay Temple Varanasi
The best time to visit this temple is in the winter months, from October to March. The temple can be easily explored and sight-seeing can be done in the best possible way.