LORD Shiva and is located in Varanasi, the Holiest EXISTING Place of Hindus, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do PILGRIMAGE, and if possible, ALSO pour the remains (ashes) of cremated ancestors here on the River Ganges. It is in the state of Uttar PRADESH, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganges, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples.