Varanasi Kal Bhairav Mandir – Guide
Varanasi Kal Bhairav Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Uttar Pradesh, India. This temple is the oldest temple in Varanasi which is completely dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Kaal means death and time. It is said that Lord Shiva used to take this form only when someone had to be killed. Varanasi is also called Kashi. In the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, there is a silver idol of Kaal Bhairav, which is Bhairav’s vehicle dog, but is resting.
History of this Temple
The Varanasi Kal Bhairav Mandir was built in the 17th century. The older temple is believed to have been destroyed by the Islamist conquest of northern India, and rebuilt in the 17th century. It is believed that Kaal Bhairav was appointed Kotwal of Kashi by Lord Shiva, therefore, to protect the Pind of Mata Sati, a part of Mata Sati’s body fell in Kashi in the form of a pind, which is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Mata. The place where the body part fell is known as Vishalakshi Temple.
Varanasi Kal Bhairav Mandir Timings
Varanasi Kal Bhairav Mandir opens at 5:00 AM in the morning and close at 8:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 5:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 7:30 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 05:30 AM to 08:.00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Sunday | 05:30 AM to 08:.00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Monday | 05:30 AM to 08:.00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 05:30 AM to 08:.00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:30 AM to 08:.00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Thursday | 05:30 AM to 08:.00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 07:30 PM |
| Friday | 05:30 AM to 08:.00 PM, Aarti: 05:.30 AM & 07:30 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is a holy place situated at a distance of 7 kms from Varanasi Railway Station. The specialty here is that people pay homage to Lord Shiva by worshiping a huge Shiva Linga situated under a Peepal tree.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, is the most famous religious place in Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or temples dedicated to Lord Shiva who is known as Vishwanath and Vishweshvarar, meaning ruler of the entire universe.
Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat is located at a distance of about 5.5 kilometers from Varanasi. It is one of the main destinations of India. This Ghat is considered an auspicious place for cremation. This place is also considered as the gateway to the next life.
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How to reach Varanasi Kal Bhairav Mandir
By Air- The nearest airport from Varanasi Kal Bhairav Mandir is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Varanasi which is at a distance of 23.7 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 Kal Bhairav Mandir is Varanasi Junction railway station which is at a distance of 3.9 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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