Kaal Bhairav Temple Varanasi

Overview

Kaal Bhairav Mandir is among the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi. It stands in Bharonath and carries deep historical and cultural meaning for Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Bhairava, a fierce form of Shiva, who wears a garland of skulls and carries a staff of peacock feathers. Kaal carries two meanings, death and time. So Kaal Bhairav is understood as the one who takes away the fear of both.

Darshan timings

Evening Time

4:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Morning Time

5:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Aarti timings

Timing

Morning Aarti – 04:00 AM

Timing 2

Afternoon Aarti – 12:00 PM

Timing 3

Evening Aarti – 07:00 PM

Before you visit

Dress code

Traditional and Formal clothing

Prasad

Available

Photography

Not allowed

Festivals

• Kaal Bhairav Ashtami
• Kaal Bhairav jayanti
• Mahashivratri

Location

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Stay nearby

• Sri Vasavi Athidi Nivas - Varanasi
• Shri Kishan Beriwala Smruti Bhavan (Luxa Road) - Varanasi
• Varanasi - Shri Krishna Dharamshala (Near Railway Station)

More about this temple

Getting there By rail: Varanasi Junction is the nearest station, 4 km away. Trains arrive from many major cities, and local and public transport is available. By road: Varanasi is linked to major cities by public transport, and private taxis can be booked to the temple. By air: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is the nearest, 25 km away. Taxis and public transport are available. Best time to visit: The winter months, October to March.

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