Kaal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain - The Fierce Guardian of Mahakal
How to reach:
By Air- Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport is the nearest to Ujjain, which is located at a distance of about 56 km from Ujjain. From here you can book a bus, taxi or cab to reach Kaal Bhairav Mandir Ujjain.
By Train- Ujjain Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station to this temple at a distance of about 6.0 km, which is connected to all the major stations of the country. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Major bus stations in Ujjain are Dewas Gate and Nanakheda. Regular bus services are available from major cities of MP to Ujjain, apart from this you can also travel by your private vehicle to visit.
Kaal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain - The Fierce Guardian of Mahakal
The Kaal Bhairav Temple, nestled in Bhairavgarh near the Shipra River in Ujjain, is devoted to Lord Kaal Bhairav-the guardian and protector deity of the city, acclaimed as Ujjain’s Kotwal. The original temple is referenced in the Avanti Khanda of the Skanda Purana and was built by King Bhadrasen. It was later restored by Maratha ruler Mahadaji Scindia, who offered his turban (pagri) to the deity, a tradition still honored today.
Unique Offerings & Significance:Devotees offer liquor (Madya) to the deity as part of tantric tradition-Panchamakara-believed to be miraculously consumed by the idol, while remaining partly returned as prasad. The deity's visage is a rock face coated in kumkuma, adorned with a silver head and traditional Scindia turban. Visiting early morning, before crowds and afternoon heat, offers smoother darshan, especially for observing the liquor-offering ritual.
