The recorded evidence of the Vishweshwar Temple, known as Siddheshwar Temple in the past, emerges during the reign of Maharaja Jaichandra Gaharwar. According to Yugeshwar Kaushal, a PhD scholar ...

Most importantly, James Prinsep, in 'Benares Illustrated', discussed the architecture of the old Vishweshwar temple, and how the original place of worship was converted to the present Gyanvapi mosque.