Kal Bhairav Temple Varanasi Travel Guide – Timings, History, Location & Darshan Tips

No Doubt the peaceful and spiritual temples, the sound of bells from Mandirs comes first in mind when somebody visualises Varanasi. But among all the sacred places here, one temple holds a unique authority The most powerful temple in Kashi – The Temple of Mahakal Kal Bhairav.

Mahakal or Baba Kal Bhairav is considered as  Kotwal of Kashi, who guards Kashi with his divine energy and is believed he grants permission to devotees to stay in Kashi and protect the visitors.

Here is a detail Guide for you, that how will you explore the The Kal Bhairav Mandir in Varanasi:

• Famous Aartis
• Entry fees
• Aarti Tickets
• Location
• Favourable time
• VIP Tickets

Who Is Bhairava?

Before getting into this informative blog on Kal Bhairav Mandir Guide, You should Know what Bhairav Tatva is in real.

Kal Bhairav is not an ordinary deity , he is just opposite of what the definition of divine deities our society gave to us. In Hindu Dharma Brahma Hatya is Mahapatakas means the greatest sins in Hindu Dharma.

But some stories of Kal Bhairava say that as soon as the form of Kal Bhairava was manifested, he cut-off one of the heads of Brahma deva.

People think he is a fierce energy, but the truth is we don’t know that  in this Kalyuga, he is the only deity who will come to save you even if you don’t know the method to worship him.

The tatva Bhairav shows that he is the supreme power and in this story The Brahma is our self ego, the maya and the greed we all have in this Mritu lok.

Once you surrender to him he will kill all those and will free you from this cycle of Death and Rebirth. 

Eight Forms of Bhairav and their Temple in Varanasi

Importance of Astha Bhairav Yatra 

Astha Bhairava Yatra has great influence,  it is believed that devotees will be protected after the darshan of astha bhairava.

All the forms of Bhairavas are controlled by Maha Kala Bhairava, as he is the supreme bramha tatva among all the forms.

These are the 8 forms of Bhairavas, each of them symbolises different divine energies:

• Asitanga Bhairava – he blessed people with his creative energy and divine grace which gives people unique artistic 

        Creativity and great intellectuality.

• Ruru Bhairava – He is a teacher of its devotees, who teaches discipline , removes ego and pride and awards his devotees with wealth and prosperity. 

• Chanda Bhairav – He is the supervisor form of bhairava, as he removes the obstacles from the path of their devotees.

• Krodha Bhairav – As his name Krodha Bhairava means the angry and fierce form of bhairava, he gives  strength to his devotees to take the most difficult decisions of their life, he destroys the hidden enemies of his devotees and removes fear of obstacles.

•  Unmatta Bhairav – He is Bhairava who detoxifies their devotees, he controls the ego, speech, and negative influences and overcomes negative self-talk.

• Kapala Bhairav – He provides super vision to his devotees to focus on the thing which will bring rewards to them and cleanses the karma of his devotees.

• Bheeshana Bhairava – He is the protector of his devotees, destroys all the evil and negative energy from his devotees.

• Samhara Bhairava – He is the ultimate destroyer of ego past karma and frees his devotees to Moksha.

Kal Bhairava Temple Location

Kal bhairav Mandir is located near Visheshwarganj  in Kashi gali.  There are two ways you can reach to the Mahakal Mandir first from Kashi Vishwanath and second from Hartirath road.

Kala Bhairava Scheduled- Aarti , Pooja time Charts:

• Temple Opening and Closing Time 

• Aarti Timing Chart:

Note:- There are no Entry fees as well as no Aarti fees in Kaal Bhairava Mandir.

• VIP Ticket / Booking System

• Pooja / Darshan System

Note:- Ashtami’s & Sundays are the most crowded.

• Bhog / Pooja Items

Note:-  You can Purchase these things from the Outside shop of Temple.

Best Time Of The Day To Visit Kaal Bhairav Temple:

Best Day, Time & Season To Visit Kaal Bhairav Temple:

Kaal Bhairav Mandir Route from Hartirath & Kashi Vishwanath Temple:

From  Vishwanath Corridor Temple-

• Kaal Bhairva Mandir from Vishwanath temple is almost 1 to 1.5 kilometres, which takes almost 15 minutes to reach.

From Hartirath Road-

• The distance of Kaal Bhairav Mandir from Hartirath is 700 metres which is the closest.

Which is the best route to Visit Kal Bhairav Mandir and Why?

Generally the tourists make the mistake, they directly go to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and then they visit mahakal which is totally opposite to what it should be done.

The correct way is to start from Hartirath road, stop at Mahakal Temple Direct route, which takes almost 4 minutes to reach, then visit the temple and seek the blessings of Mahakal  and only  then can you go to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

As locals believe that without taking permission from Mahakaal your prayers are not worthy in Kashi Vishwanath, so you should visit Kaal Bhairava first.

Visit other Astha Bhairav Mandirs:

• Batuk Bhairav Temple
• Unmatta Bhairav Temple
• Krodhan Bhairav Temple
• Ruru Bhairav Temple
• Asitanga Bhairav Temple
• Bhishan Bhairav Temple
• Samhara Bhairav  Temple

Tips to Travel conveniently-

• Start before sunrise
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Have a small denomination notes and coins for offering
• Dress modesty
• Don’t bring your phone while visiting these temples
• If necessity to bring phone then use mandirs official lockers

Kaal Bhairav Darshan Taxi Service:

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Now Let’s discuss the Taxi Fare from Train, some Major Ghats & Airport.

Varanasi Railway Station to Kaal Bhairav Mandir Taxi Fare:

Major Ghats Of Varanasi To Kaal Bhairav Mandir- Distance, Time & Fare:

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport To Kaal Bhairac Mandir:-

If you are a visitor from another state and you want to directly go to the Mahakal temple than Kashi Viashwanath Corridor then you can simply book a cab From Chiku Cab And we will directly Went to the temple. As our drivers are local they know all the steps and procedures of the darshan.

FAQS Kaal Bhairav Temple Varanasi

What offerings are  made at Kaal Bhairav Temple?

Rather than just sweets and basic flowers , devotees offer Vada , dahi vada and jaggery to Kaal Bhairav temple.

Is Photography allowed inside Kaal Bhairav Temple?

Photography is generally not allowed inside the Garvgreh , so it’s best to respect the temple rules and focus on the Darshan.

Do I need to visit Kaal Bhairav Temple before starting the Astha Bhairav Yatra?

Yes, traditionally devotees begin their yatra at Kaal Bhairav Temple , as he is considered as guardian of the kashi and grants permission for the journey.

Can all eight Bhairav temples be covered in one day?

Yes, with an early start and well planned route will help you to complete the Astha Bhairav Yatra in one day.

What is the best time of day to start the Bhairav Yatra?

Early morning, around  sunrise, is ideal as the temples are less crowded and the overall experience feels more spiritual.

Are ashta Bhairav temples far from each other?

Most temples are located within the city, but a few are spread across different areas, so using an auto or e-ricksaw helps save time.

Abhishek Singh

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