Major temples
Dhundiraj Ganesh Temple
Kashi Vishwanath precinct
History & traditions
In the local story, Ganesha comes to Kashi as an astrologer named Dhundi. Chapter 57 of the Kashi Khanda recounts his manifestation and names the Ganesh forms arranged around the sacred city. Dhundiraj is the centre of that pilgrimage geography. The Kashi portal also describes the small shrine’s role for devotees entering the Vishwanath precinct.
Deity & sacred image
- Deity or sacred figure
- Ganesha as Dhundiraj Vinayak
- Idol or shrine image
- The Kashi portal describes a Ganesha image with three eyes, traditionally regarded as self-manifested, with family figures beside it.