VARANASI, Nov. 4 -- The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust administration has announced that ticket bookings for all Aartis, Sugam Darshan and Rudrabhishek will remain suspended from after the Madhyahna Bhog Aarti (midday offering ritual) on November 9 until the Saptarishi Aarti (evening ritual) on November 10, 2026. The decision has been taken to make arrangements for traditional religious rituals and festival preparations. The temple administration also expects a heavy rush of devotees during the festival. Sub-divisional magistrate Shambhu Saran, associated with the Kashi Temple Trust administration, said that the arrangements had been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival rituals and manage the expected crowds. Saran clarified that darshan of Baba Shri Kashi Vishwanath will remain open to devotees throughout this period. Devotees will continue to have access to the temple for darshan, even though the ticket-based services will remain unavailable. He further said that preparations were being made for the Annakoot festival....