Stuti & Sloka for the Temple
ॐ ह्रीं ह्रीं सूर्याय सहस्रकिरणराय मनोवांछित फलम् देहि देहि स्वाहा।।
Story of the Temple
Vimal Aditya Temple in Varanasi is located on D-35/273 behind Khari Kuan, near Jangambari, Godaulia.
According to a legend mentioned in Kashi Khand, in ancient times a Kshatriya named Vimal, who was a resident of a hilly region, visited the place where his
forefathers were born.
He got afflicted with leprosy due to the bad omen and acquired injuries. So, he left his home, family, wealth, etc. and went to Kashi and started doing penance to worship
the Sun God.
Vimal always used different types of flowers every day to worship Surya Bhagwan. As a result, Surya bhagwan got pleased with his prayer and blessed Vimal and his leprosy
was cured.
By giving the boon to Vimal, Suryadev got established there and Vimal became famous by the name of Aditya i.eVimal Aditya.
Importance of the Temple
1)Vimal Aditya has been given great importance in Kashi and is an important sthal in the Dwadash Aditya Parikrama Yatra of Kashi.
2) Vimal Aditya Temple is classified as one of the most beautiful places in Varanasi and is believed to take care of the welfare of the natives of Kashi.
3) Being at the Assi Sangam where the water of the Kund meets the water of the Maa Ganga and then reaches the other pilgrimage centers of Varanasi, it is considered one of the major pilgrimage centers of Varanasi.
4)According to a story narrated in the Kashi Khanda, Lord Shiva ordered Suryadev to go to Kashi and make some dent in the impeccability of Divodas' rule in order to reduce his powers and oust the righteous king Divodas. Vimal Aditya Temple is an important of the Surya Bhagwan's direct presence in Kashi.
5) Finally, Suryadev decided not to return toMandarachal and established himself in Kashi in the form of his twelve idols. Being enchanted by the beauty of Lord Aditya Kashi, he came to be called Vimal Aditya here.
6)It is believed that if one goes for the annual darshan of Vimal Aditya on the Sunday of the month of Agahan, he is absolved of all his sins.
7)The devotee who takes a dip in the Asi Sangam and performs Shraddha of his ancestors, becomes free from Pitra-Runa. On the Shukla Saptami of January-February, if a person takes a holy darshan in the Vimal Aditya (Surya) Temple.
Pujas Performed in the Temple
Auspicious tithis & festivals of temple
Sunday being the day of Surya Bhagwan witnesses massive footfall in Sri Vimal Aditya (Surya) Temple where devotees come in large numbers for Darshan, Puja and Seva.
Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya Upasana which is a major festival celebrated in North India witnesses massive crowds in the Vimal Aditya (Surya) Temple.
Maha Shivratri festival dedicated to Bhagwan Shiv is also a major festival in the Lolark Aditya (Surya) Temple.
Ratha Saptami also known as Surya Jayanti is the day of Janma of Bhagwan Surya devotees from across the globe visit the Vimal Aditya (Surya) Temple on this auspicious day.
The 30 days of Shravan month and especially the Shravan Mondays witness heavy crowds in Shri Vimal Aditya Temple.
Mouni Amavasya, Skand Sasthi, Navratri, Yagnopavit Saitya, Magh and Karthik Poornima witness massive crowds in Shri Lolark Aditya (Surya) Temple.