Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Varanasi, Hindu temple in Visheshwarganj, India.
The temple houses a silver-faced idol of Kaal Bhairav, positioned on a dog statue and holding a trident, within its inner sanctum.
The current temple structure dates from the 17th century, replacing an earlier building that was destroyed during regional conflicts in Varanasi.
The temple remains a central pilgrimage site where devotees gather for Bhairava Ashtami celebrations and daily rituals starting with Mangala Aarti at 4 AM.
Located one kilometer from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, visitors can reach the shrine through narrow streets by rickshaw or on foot from nearby ghats.
Following local traditions, devotees make offerings of alcohol to Kaal Bhairav, considered the guardian deity and chief protector of Varanasi city.
Location: Varanasi district
Elevation above the sea: 80.985 m
GPS coordinates: 25.31764,82.97391
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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