Kaal Bhairav Mandir Varanasi
Book special darshan and puja at the sacred Kaal Bhairav Temple. Lord Kaal Bhairav is the guardian deity and Kotwal (police chief) of Kashi. No pilgrimage to Varanasi is complete without this darshan.
๐ About Kaal Bhairav Temple
The word "Kaal" means both "death" and "fate". It is believed that even death is afraid of Kaal Bhairav. Kaal Bhairav Temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi, situated in Vishweshwarganj.
According to mythology, Shiva ordered Kaal Bhairav to go to various places but Brฤhmanahatya, the sin of beheading Brahma personified as a gory woman, followed him until he reached Varanasi where Brahma's head fell on the ground. The place is called "Kapal Mochan Teerth".
He was freed of the sin of Brฤhmanahatya as he entered Varanasi. Shiva then pronounced that "Kaal Bhairav" will forever be in Varanasi in order to remove sins of his disciples.
Puja Services & Pricing
| Puja Service | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Special Darshan
|
30 mins | โน500 |
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Kaal Bhairav Puja
POPULAR
|
1 hour | โน2,100 |
|
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Abhishek
|
1.5 hours | โน3,100 |
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Special Puja with Havan
|
2-3 hours | โน5,100 |
๐ Puja Booking Process
Kaal Bhairav Temple Darshan
Visit Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple and perform darshan. Temples have rules regarding dress code and camera usage. Please follow temple guidelines.
Entry Fee Information
There is no entrance fee to enter the temple. Buying flowers for the deity from shops near the temple is common but not compulsory.
After Darshan
You would be dropped back at your hotel or taken to airport/railway station as per your request.
โ Puja Inclusions
๐ Temple Timings & Location
โฐ Best Time for Puja
- Morning: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Evening: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Special Days: Tuesdays, Ashtami, Navratri
๐ Location
Vishweshwarganj, Varanasi
(Near Vishwanath Temple)
From Railway Station: 6 km
From Maduadih: 6 km
๐ How to Reach
You can reach the temple by hiring Auto, Tuk-Tuk, Cab or Rickshaw from any corner of Varanasi city. The temple is located in the heart of Varanasi's old city near the famous Vishwanath Temple.
๐ถ Special Tradition
Unique Prasad: Kaal Bhairav Temple is famous for its unique tradition where liquor (madira) is offered to the deity as prasad. This is one of the few temples in India where such an offering is made. The devotees believe that Lord Kaal Bhairav drinks the liquor offered to him.
๐ฑ Book Kaal Bhairav Puja
Guardian Deity of Kashi
๐ก Visitor Tips
- ๐ Visit early morning for peaceful darshan
- ๐ Wear traditional/modest clothing
- ๐ต Photography may be restricted inside
- ๐ Tuesdays are very crowded
- ๐ Combine with Vishwanath Temple visit
- ๐ถ Unique liquor offering tradition
