Kaal Bhairav Temple is dedicated to the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva namely Bhairav. It is believed that this temple is related to Tantra cult, a secret religious sect who thrives upon black magic.
There are many temples in our country, which are known for their unique traditions and mysteries. One such temple is that of Lord Kal Bhairav located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The miraculous thing about this temple is that the idol of Kal Bhairav situated here consumes alcohol (liquor), but the mystery of where the wines are consumed remains even today. Many people from all over the world arrive at Kaal Bhairav Temple Ujjain to see the idol drinking wine.
Kaal Bhairav Temple History
The temple of Lord Kaal Bhairav is located in the Bhairav Garh region on the banks of the river Kshipra. The biggest feature of this temple is that liquor is offered to Lord Kaal Bhairav's idol here. The surprising thing is that the character in which the wine is served becomes empty. Where this wine goes, this mystery remains even today. Here a crowd of devotees throngs and sees this miracle with their own eyes. While offering liquor to Kal Bhairav our sense should be that we dedicate all our evils to God and resolve to walk on the path of goodness. Alcohol is also a form of power. This power should not be consumed. The person consuming it becomes misguided.
According to the priest of the temple, the description of this temple is found in the Avanti section of Skanda Purana. In the Kaal Bhairav temple Ujjain, the Vaishnava form of Lord Kaal Bhairav is worshiped. Several legends are also associated with this temple. According to which only Lord Mahakal of Ujjain appointed Kaal Bhairav to protect the city at this place. Therefore, Kaal Bhairav is also called the Kotwal of the city. Nearly a decade ago, construction work was done on the outside to strengthen the temple building. Around 12-12 feet deep was excavated around the temple for this construction. The purpose of this excavation was to renovate the temple, but many people used to reach here to see this excavation. Everyone wanted to know where the wine goes when Kalabhairav consumes alcohol. To calm this curiosity, many people came during the excavation work, but nothing was found in the excavation, which could solve this question of the people.
There are many legends about the Kaal Bhairav Temple Ujjain that many scientists came to know the secret of this temple, but they too could not know the reason behind this miracle. The temple of Lord Kaal Bhairav is built at some distance from the main city. This place is famous by the name of Bhairav Garh. The temple of Kaal Bhairav is built on a high mound, around which a perkota (wall) is built. It is believed that the temple building was renovated by the Parmar kings around one thousand years ago. Only the old materials of the temple were used for this construction work. The temple was built by adding large stones. This temple still appears in a strong position even today.
Idols in Kaal Bhairav Temple
As soon as you enter inside the main gate of the Kaal Bhairav temple, walking to the left is the place of Patal Bhairavi. There is a wall around it. The way to get inside it is very narrow. After coming down about 10-12 steps comes the basement. The statue of Patala Bhairavi is inscribed on the basement wall. It is believed that in the old times' yogis used to sit and meditate in this basement. The temple of Vikrant Bhairav is located at some distance from the Kaal Bhairav temple. This temple is very special for the tantrikas. It is believed that the mechanism performed at this place never fails. This temple is situated on the banks of the Kshipra River. There is also a cremation ground near Vikrant Bhairav. Due to the cremation and riverbank, tantrikas from various regions come here to attain perfections.
The idol of Lord Kaal Bhairav is seen wearing a Scindia turban in the Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain. This turban comes from the Scindia family of Lord Gwalior. This practice has been going on for hundreds of years. It is believed in this connection that Mahad JI Scindia, king of the Scindia family, was defeated by enemy kings about 400 years ago. At that time, when he reached the Kaal Bhairav temple, his turban had fallen here. Then Mahad JI Scindia offered his turban to Lord Kaal Bhairav and prayed to God to conquer the enemies. After this, the king conquered all the enemies and ruled efficiently for a long time. He never lost any war in his lifetime with the blessings of Lord Kaal Bhairav. After this incident, the turban for Kaal Bhairav comes from the royal house of Gwalior even today.
How to reach Kaal Bhairav Temple Ujjain
The bus stand is located only 6 km from the temple and the nearest railway station is Ujjain which is located at a distance of 7 km. One can hire a cab or taxi to reach the temple. Auto-rickshaw and rickshaw are an affordable means of transport.
Best time to visit Kaal Bhairav Temple Ujjain
People can visit this temple throughout the year but the winter season is the best time to visit the temple. During the morning hours, the unique rituals take place which may be scary for some but it is a lifetime experience to attend these rituals.
Places to visit near Kaal Bhairav Temple
There are several places to explore in Ujjain and nearby the Kaal Bhairav Temple such as Kaliadeh Palace, Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ram Mandir Ghat, Harsiddhi Temple, and many more.
Kaal Bhairav Temple Ujjain Timings and Entry Fees:
Kaal Bhairav Temple Timings:
the temple opens all days of the week and opening time and closing time is 5:00 A.M to 9:30 P.M. The best time to visit temple darshan time is 5 A.M. to 1 P.M.
Kaal Bhairav Temple Entry Fees:
the entry fees of kaal bhairav temple ujjain is Nil for indian as well as Foreigner.
