Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple in Varanasi is dedicated to Batuk Bhairav, the child form of Kaal Bhairav, who is a fierce form of Lord Shiva. Shri Adi Bhairav Temple, also in Varanasi, is another well-known shrine of the same deity. According to tradition, Bhairav took the form of a child to guard Kashi and defeated the demon Andhakasur. The temple is regarded as especially sacred by Tantric traditions, including the Aghoris, because an Akhand Deep, a lamp said to have burned for centuries, is kept here. Local belief holds that touching the lamp's oil brings great blessings. Within the premises, a dog is honoured as the Lord's attendant. Worship here includes Kaal Bhairav Ashtak, Swarna Akarshan Bhairav Mantra jaap, havan, deepdaan and gauseva. Devotees traditionally take part in these when praying for livelihood, business and prosperity. Regular mantra chanting, weekly pujas and special events on auspicious days are common.
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At Shri Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Temple or Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple, Varanasi
Navagraha mantra jaap and homam for the nine planetary deities, held in Varanasi at Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Temple or Batuk Bhairav Temple.
At Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple, (Varanasi)
Worship of the eight forms of Lord Bhairav at Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple, Varanasi, with mantra chanting and sacred hymns.
At Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple, (Varanasi).
A puja at Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple, Varanasi, for Guru Chandal Yog in the horoscope, with Navagraha worship, mantra jaap and a havan.
At Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple, (Varanasi)
Durga Saptashati recited with Batuk Bhairav mantras as samput, at the Batuk Bhairav Temple, Varanasi.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Open in Google Maps →It is in the Karan Ghanta area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, about two to three km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Car or taxi is the easy way to get there.
Batuk Bhairav is Lord Bhairav in his boyish form, and Bhairav is a form of Lord Shiva. He is revered as the guardian deity of Varanasi and a protector of his devotees.
Open daily, usually 5:00 AM-12:00 PM, then 4:00 PM-9:00 PM.
The usual offerings are mustard oil, coconut, red flowers and black sesame seeds.
