Ashta Bhairav Darshan Tour
Complete the sacred Ashta Bhairav Darshan - visit all 8 forms of Lord Bhairav in Varanasi. Lord Bhairav is the kotwal (guardian) of Kashi, and visiting all 8 temples is considered highly auspicious.
The 8 Bhairav Temples
1. Kaal Bhairav (Main Temple)
📍 Vishweshwarganj | The most important Bhairav temple
2. Kashi Bhairav
📍 Near Manikarnika Ghat | Guardian of the burning ghat
3. Ruru Bhairav
📍 Ruru Katra | Ancient temple with unique rituals
4. Kapardi Bhairav
📍 Kapardi Ghat | Near Assi Ghat area
5. Bhoot Bhairav
📍 Hanuman Ghat | Associated with spirits
6. Samhara Bhairav
📍 Near Trilochan Ghat | Destroyer form
7. Unmatta Bhairav
📍 Near Panchganga Ghat | Fierce form
8. Asitanga Bhairav
📍 Asi Sangam | At the confluence
Tour Packages
| Basic Tour | Cab + Driver | ₹2,500 |
| Standard Tour | Cab + Guide + Offerings | ₹3,500 |
| Premium Tour | Cab + Guide + Puja at each temple | ₹5,100 |
| VIP Tour | Premium cab + Pandit + Special puja | ₹8,100 |
Tour Itinerary
Duration: 4-5 hours
- ⏰ Start Time: 7:00 AM or 2:00 PM
- 🚗 Pickup from your hotel
- 🛕 Visit all 8 Bhairav temples in sequence
- 🙏 Darshan and puja at each temple
- 📸 Photo opportunities
- 🏁 Drop back to hotel
What's Included
- ✅ AC cab for entire tour
- ✅ Experienced guide (in standard & above)
- ✅ Flowers and offerings (in premium & VIP)
- ✅ Puja at each temple (in premium & VIP)
- ✅ Prasad from all temples
- ✅ Bottled water
- ✅ Tour completion certificate
Benefits of Ashta Bhairav Darshan
- ✅ Protection from negative energies
- ✅ Removal of obstacles
- ✅ Blessings of Lord Bhairav
- ✅ Spiritual merit
- ✅ Complete Kashi pilgrimage
Best Time for Darshan
Morning: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Less crowded)
Afternoon: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Special Days: Tuesdays, Ashtami, Navratri
Important Information
- 👔 Dress modestly
- 🚫 No leather items in temples
- 📱 Photography allowed outside only
- 🍷 Liquor offered at Kaal Bhairav (you can skip)
- ⏰ Allow 4-5 hours for complete tour
What to Bring
- 📋 ID proof
- 💰 Cash for offerings
- 👟 Comfortable walking shoes
- 💧 Water bottle
