There are innumerable temples of Lord Shiva in Varanasi, of which Kashi Vishwanath Temple is paramount. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the holiest places in the world. The holy river Ganga flows beside the temple, which adds to the spiritual significance of the temple manifold. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is mentioned countless times in the ancient texts of India such as the Skanda Purana, the Shiva Purana, the Upanishads and the Vedas.