Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple, Bhairav Garh, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

SHRI KAAL BHAIRAV TEMPLE

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India

God

Kaal Bhairav is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Shiva Linga has the bright orangish body is contrasted with thick black eyebrows and a golden colored crown over it In his four hands he carries a noose, trident, drum and skull. The deity's image is a face in form of a rock layered with kumkuma or vermilion. The deity's silver head is adorned with a Maratha-style pagri.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Ujjain	8 KM	0755-4203238
Ujjain Railway Station	5.3 KM	139
Indore	53 KM	094245 51384

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Ujjain Railway Station	5.3 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Indore	53 KM	094245 51384

Architecture

Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple was constructed in Maratha Style of architecture and has a koneru named as Shipra River Sthalavruksham. The idols inside the sanctum sanctorum are revered with the name Avaanti, the statue of Bhairavi is written on the wall of the basement. In the old time yogis used to meditate while sitting in the basement. Very beautiful paintings have been made on the walls of this temple.

Religious Significance

Legends of the place : As per Skanda Purana, Kaal Bhairav took birth from Lord Siva’s anger. As per the folklore Devas approached Lord Siva when Brahma started writing fifth Veda. Devas raised a concern that fifth might create trouble. Brahma denied Lord Siva’s request to stop writing fifth Veda. Kaal Bhairav who emerged from the Siva’s anger removed the Brahma’s fifth head. Kaal Bhairav who committed Sin did penance for Lord Siva on the banks of the River Shipra and got relieved.

History

Kal Bhairav temple was built in 9th century by Bhadrasena Raja, King Mahakal is the contributed of this temple.

Threat during invasions : It is constructed that about 400 years ago King Mahadji Sindhi of the Scindiya family had been badly defeated by the enemy kings. At that time when he reached the Kalbhairav temple his turban fell down here. Then Mahadji Scindia offered his turban to Lord Kalbhairav and prayed to God to conquer the enemy. After this the King conquered all the enemies and ruled them for a long time. With the blessings of Lord Kalbhairav, he never lost any battle in his lifetime. Since this incident even today there is a turban for Kalbhairav from Gwalior's royal house.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757