Bhairavnath Mandir Ujjain – Guide
The Bhairavnath Mandir of Kaal Bhairav or Bhairav Baba is situated on the banks of Shipra River, about 4 km from Ujjain bus stand. The Kaal Bhairav Temple is dedicated to Mahakal or Bhairav, a form of Lord Shiva, the ‘guardian deity’ of the city. Liquor is offered to the idol of Kaal Bhairav in this temple as a part of tantric rituals. It is also said that in ancient times only tantrics used to come here and perform tantric activities here and it is believed that the tantra done here never fails.
History of this Temple
The history of Bhairavnath Mandir Ujjain is believed to be about 6000 years old, but till now no concrete evidence has come to the fore. But the Kaal Bhairav temple is said to have been renovated by the Parmar kings about 1000 years ago. Only the old material of the temple was used for this construction work and this temple is still in the same condition.
According to the Bhairavnath Mandir priest, the description of this temple is found in the Avanti Khanda of Skanda Purana. Also legends are associated with this temple, according to which Lord Mahakal of Ujjain appointed Kaal Bhairav at this place to guard the city. That’s why Kaal Bhairav is also called Kotwal of Ujjain city.
Bhairavnath Mandir Ujjain Timings
Bhairavnath Mandir remains open daily from 5.00 am in the morning to 9.00 pm in the evening. You can go for Kaal Bhairav Darshan at any time of the day during this time.
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
Places to visit near this Temple
Mahakaleshwar Temple
Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the most famous temples in Ujjain and one of the places to visit in Ujjain. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located close to the Rudra Sagar Lake, this temple is one of the most important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva as it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which means it is one of the places where Lord Shiva resides.
Kaliyadeh Palace
Kaliyadeh Palace This beautiful palace is actually situated on an island in the Shipra River. It was built by the Mandu rulers in 1458 AD. There are many Persian inscriptions inside this monument, the architectural style also has a lot of Persian influence. Once Emperor Akbar and Jahangir also came to visit this beautiful palace. Now the palace has become dilapidated with time.
Kalidas Academy
This academy was established by the government in the memory of the great poet Kalidas. This academy is a multidisciplinary institute where one can do research on Sanskrit, traditional arts and various cultural arts as well. This academy is very famous and has many halls for music, dance, a mini stage for rehearsals and also a big open air theatre.
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How to reach Bhairavnath Mandir Ujjain
By Air- Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport is the nearest to Ujjain, which is located at a distance of about 56 km from Ujjain. You can reach Bhairavnath Mandir Ujjain from here by booking bus, taxi or cab.
By Train- Ujjain Junction railway station is a major railway station in itself. Kaal Bhairav Temple is situated at a distance of about 6.0 kilometers from the railway station. From here with the help of local transport you can reach Bhairavnath Mandir Ujjain.
By Road- Regular bus services are available from major cities of MP to Ujjain, super fast and deluxe A/C buses are also available in these routes. Apart from this, you can also visit Kaal Bhairav Temple by traveling in your private vehicle.
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