Fact
Located at A-2/9 North of Trilochan.
श्री कमेश्वर
Kameshwar
A North Trilochan shrine whose local tradition links it to Sage Durvasa, the dried-up Kamkund, and the tempering of anger.
Kameshwar
Kameshwar
Kameshwar
Kameshwar
Kameshwar
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Fact
Traditionally connected with Sage Durvasa and Kamkund.
Fact
Two lingas are worshipped in the temple: Durvaseshwar and Kameshwar.
Fact
The shrine is also locally connected with remedies for anger and Mangal affliction.
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founder
- Sage Durvasa
- Kashi tradition says Durvasa reached Kashi, dug Kamkund, installed the linga, and later asked Shiva that the kund and shrine be known as Kamkund and Kameshwar. The source notes that Kamkund has since dried up.
Significance
- Bathing in Kamkund and worshipping Kameshwar on a Saturday Trayodashi-Pradosh conjunction is said to remove sins and fulfil wishes. The present tradition also associates the shrine with calming anger.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Dress code
Wear respectful attire and follow footwear instructions at entry points.
Darshan planning
Weekday mornings are usually calmer than weekend peak windows.
Temple etiquette
Follow local volunteer instructions and avoid restricted areas for photography.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
05:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 05:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Mangala aarti at 05:30 a.m. and shayan aarti at 09:30 p.m. are noted.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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श्री कमेश्वर
Kameshwar
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