Shree Kaal Bhairav Temple - Hindu temple in Varanasi - Varanasi, India

Visited this temple after 9PM so it was very easy to get the darshan as it was not at all crowded. As per the history of the temple, Baba Kaal Bhairav is the Kotwal (Chief Police Officer) of all the creation and city of Kashi (Varanasi). This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the oldest temple of Lord Shiva. The temple is located in a narrow by lanes and bit away from the main temple, Kadhi Vishwanath if you go by foot. Better to visit it late night or early morning to avoid long queues and have a better darshan experience of Kaal Bhairav.

Shree Kaal Bhairav Mandir - consider as Kotwal of Varanasi,The power of Kaal Bhairav ji is unlimited, It is considered and unwritten rule that Any new joining Authority takes blessing before taking charge.From Maidagin chauraha towards Visheshwar ganj approximate 300 metres,Right turn through narrow lane, Extremely happy after the Darshan, In normal days it may takes 30- 55 Minutes,Sunday is the day for the Kaal.Bhairavji,darshan you may witnessed hundreds of the devotee. Inside the temple after the darshan,you can wear black thread or band in hand,Photography now allowed inside the temple, small food shops in the lane,Brijvashi food is little.spacious, good staff,Banarasi andaaz :

Sri Kal Bhairav mandir at Varanasi. Before you go to Shiv temple you should see this Temple first. Aaj Sone as you enter the temple you will feel the positive energy.

Kaal Bhairav Mandir is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi, India. Situated in Bharonath, Vishweshwarganj (Varanasi), this temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism; especially amongst the locals. The temple is dedicated to Bhairava (Kaal Bhairav), a fierce form of Shiva and wears a garland of skulls and carries a club of peacock feathers. The word "Kaal" means both "death" and "time". Kaal Bhairav also means the one who removes the fear of both death and time. It is believed that even death is afraid of Kaal Bhairav. Housed in the inner sanctum of the temple is a silver faced idol of Kal Bhairav who is seated on his vahana (vehicle), a dog and is holding a trident. Only the face of the icon decorated (with garlands) is visible to the visitors through the doorway. Rest of the icon is covered with a piece of cloth. On the rear door of the temple, there is an icon of Kshetrapal Bhairav, another aspect of Bhairava Once, the gods Brahma and Vishnu were competing for supremacy. Then Shiva appeared as a powerful divine light between the duo. An angry Brahma stared at the pillar of light with his 5th head, which started to burn out of anger. Shiva has instantly created the new being Bhairava or Kaal Bhairav (destroying the fear of 'Kaal' : "Kaal Bhairav"), who decapitated Brahma's 5th head. However, the head stuck to Kaal Bhairav's hand. Shiva then ordered Kaal Bhairav to go to various places but Brahmanahatya, 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 Brahmanahatya as he entered Varanasi. Shiva then pronounced that "Kaal Bhairav" will forever be in Varanasi in order to remove sins of his disciples.

My visit place You need to walk through small streets to reach here But it is necessary to visit if you visit Varanasi Kaal beharav is protector of Varanasi

Kaal Bhairav it was less crowded as we went on weekdays .. Darshan went all well and pandit ji was also kind humble they explained us some rituals and all ..

The exact date of construction of the Kala Bhairava temple is not known but the present structure is estimated to have been built in the mid 17th century AD. The inner sanctum of the temple houses a silver-faced idol of Kala Bhairava, seated on his vehicle, the dog, and holding a trident. On the back gate of the temple, there is an icon of Kshetrapala Bhairava, another aspect of Bhairava. "Lord Shiva said to Kaal Bhairav to go to various places but Brahma Hatya Dosh was following him. Brahma Hatyia created by Lord Shiva was following Kaal Bhairav at every place. Finally, he reached to Kashi, also known as the Moksha Puri in the world. Brahma Hatya has finally vanished as soon as Kaal Bhairav has entered to the Kashi. The Lord Brahma's head fell at the ground known as Kapal Mochan and the place famed as the Kapal Mochan Teerth. From that day onwards, Kaal Bhairav stayed at Kashi forever and protects devotees from their problems."

nice place to visit if you are in varanshi. hustling place. dont forget to keep your belongings safe.