Kalbhairav Mandir Ujjain – Guide
The temple of Kaalbhairav or Bhairav Baba is situated on the banks of Shipra river. The Kaal Bhairav Temple is dedicated to Mahakal or Bhairav, a form of Lord Shiva, the ‘guardian deity’ of the city. The Kalbhairav Mandir has immense religious significance among Hindus, making it one of the major religious places in Ujjain. Where hundreds to thousands of devotees come every day to seek the blessings of Kaal Bhairav. Liquor is offered to the idol of Kaal Bhairav in this temple as a part of tantric rituals.
History of this Temple
The history of Kalbhairav Mandir Ujjain is believed to be about 6000 years old, but till now no concrete evidence has come to the fore. But the Kaal Bhairav temple is said to have been renovated by the Parmar kings about 1000 years ago.
Only the old material of the temple was used for this construction work and this temple is still in the same condition. A few years ago, to find out the mystery in this Temple, the British officer had done a lot of digging around the idol of Baba Kaal Bhairav, but in spite of that this mystery could not be found out.
Kalbhairav Mandir Ujjain Timings
Kalbhairav Mandir Ujjain opens at 5:00 AM in the morning and close at 9:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Sunday | 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Monday | 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Thursday | 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Friday | 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 08:30 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Mahakaleshwar Temple
The Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the most revered holy temples in India. It is an ancient temple that holds a very sacred place in the hearts of the devotees. People travel from all over the country to the temple, which makes Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain one of the most popular tourist places.
Kaliyadeh Palace
The palace symbolizes the cultural importance of Ujjain and its history with kings and princes. You can visit the Kaliyadeh Palace at any time of the day, which does not require a ticket to enter.
Harsiddhi Temple
Harsiddhi Temple, another gem in the list of important temples of Ujjain, is of prime importance. Thousands of devotees visit the temple every month. The temple is made of stone and built in intricate ancient Indian designs.
Pir Matsyendranath
Known for its distinctive architectural design, Pir Matsyendranath is built on the banks of the river Ganga. You can spend your time enjoying the beautiful views of the river during sunrise and sunset. You might also enjoy exploring the design details of Pir Matsyendranath.
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How to reach Kalbhairav Mandir Ujjain
By Air- The nearest airport from Kalbhairav Mandir Ujjain is Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport Ujjain which is at a distance of about 56 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Kalbhairav Mandir is Ujjain railway station which is at a distance of 6 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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