AIChatbot'Ask Nandi'to ensure convenient Kashi Vishwanath darshan

Kashi Vishwanath Temple goes digital with AI chatbot ‘Ask Nandi’ to ensure easier, more convenient darshan for devotees. Through this technology, devotees of Lord Shiva can now access information and services related to the temple from anywhere in the world, right at their fingertips. This chatbot is available on the temple's official website and digital platforms and will provide several services. For easy darshan and aarti bookings, devotees can now directly obtain information about the booking process for easy darshan, Mangala Aarti, and other special aartis through the chatbot.
The chatbot will provide quick guidance for ordering prasad (offerings) from the temple from the comfort of one's home. Temple timings and directions: Accurate information about the temple's opening and closing times and the timings of various rituals will be available 24/7. It will also assist pilgrims visiting Varanasi with the availability and booking of the Trust's guesthouses. Multilingual communication: To facilitate devotees from India and abroad, this chatbot is capable of communicating in Hindi, English, and other regional languages.
According  to the temple's Chief Executive Officer, Vishwa Bhushan, "Kashi is now becoming a confluence of ancient traditions and modern technology. The aim of this chatbot is to bridge the gap between devotees and the temple administration. Especially during festivals and crowded times, this technology will make the devotees' journey more convenient by providing them with accurate and timely information." Devotees can avail of this facility by visiting the Trust's official website skvt.org. By clicking on the chat icon on the website's homepage, any query related to the services of Lord Shiva can be resolved instantly.