Deity
Surya (Vimal Aditya)
Solar Deity
श्री विमल आदित्य
Vimal Aditya
Vimal Aditya commemorates the devotee Vimal, who obtained complete freedom from leprosy and past sins through dedicated worship of Lord Surya.
Vimal Aditya
Vimal Aditya
Vimal Aditya
Vimal Aditya
Vimal Aditya
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Dvadasa Aditya (1 of 12)
Cleansing shrine
Location
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
City • State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Long ago, a person named Vimal residing in a hilly area was afflicted with leprosy due to past sins. Leaving his belongings, he came to Kashi and worshipped Lord Surya with fervour, pushp archana, and rituals until he was fully healed.
Significance
- Vimal Aditya stands as a symbol of divine forgiveness and physical purification. Devotees visit this shrine to seek expiation from past sins and relief from chronic illnesses.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Offer red flowers
Traditional red flowers and solar water offerings are customary.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
General Timings
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Open daily for darshan.
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Jan–Feb • Annual solar festival
Ratha Saptami
Celebrated with flower offerings and solar stotras.
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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 विमल आदित्य
Vimal Aditya
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