The
visit to this Shree Kaal Bhairav Temple, on the banks of Kshipra River, Ujjain,
in Madhya Pradesh, was a part of “Magnificent Madhya Pradesh Yatra - Bhopal /
Indore / Mandu / Maheswar / Ujjain”, from Nov 23rd to Nov 29, 2025,
organised by Mantra Yathra. Thanks to Mr Balaji
Davey and his team of Mantra
Yatra (website), for the excellent
arrangement and personal care.
Moolavar:
Shree Kaal Bhairav
Some
of the salient features of this temple ….
The temple faces west with an entrance mandapa (a madam is above the entrance). A lotus-shaped balipeedam is after the entrance. The presiding deity Shree Kaal Bairava looks a little ferocious. The rock surface is covered in layers of kumkuma or vermilion, creating an image of Kaal Bhairav, the presiding deity. In addition to the presiding deity, Lord Shiva, goddess Parvati, Vishnu, and Ganesha from the period of Paramara (9th-13th century CE) are also inside the sanctum sanctorum. Shree Kaal Bhairav’s vahan, a dog in a squatting posture, is installed in front of the sanctum sanctorum.
The temple faces west with an entrance mandapa (a madam is above the entrance). A lotus-shaped balipeedam is after the entrance. The presiding deity Shree Kaal Bairava looks a little ferocious. The rock surface is covered in layers of kumkuma or vermilion, creating an image of Kaal Bhairav, the presiding deity. In addition to the presiding deity, Lord Shiva, goddess Parvati, Vishnu, and Ganesha from the period of Paramara (9th-13th century CE) are also inside the sanctum sanctorum. Shree Kaal Bhairav’s vahan, a dog in a squatting posture, is installed in front of the sanctum sanctorum.
Some
unidentified bas-reliefs are in the glass showcase. Ma Durga is on the left
of the entrance to the Kaal Bhairav sanctum sanctorum.
In
the praharam Deepa sthamabam, balipeedam, and Sri Dhathreyar sannidhi.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple was constructed like a fort, and the entrance was a fort entrance. The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum, a circumambulation path around the sanctum sanctorum, and an open mukha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is one level below the outside ground level. The sanctum sanctorum was built with stone, and the vimanam above the prastaram was built with bricks with amalaka and a kalas. The mandapa stone pillars look like ancient pillars.
The temple was constructed like a fort, and the entrance was a fort entrance. The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum, a circumambulation path around the sanctum sanctorum, and an open mukha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is one level below the outside ground level. The sanctum sanctorum was built with stone, and the vimanam above the prastaram was built with bricks with amalaka and a kalas. The mandapa stone pillars look like ancient pillars.
Beautiful
paintings in the Malwa style once decorated the temple walls, only traces of
which are visible now.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
Since there is no inscriptional evidence to prove its antiquity. It is believed that King Bhadrasen of the Scindia dynasty built this temple in the 9th to 13th century CE.
Since there is no inscriptional evidence to prove its antiquity. It is believed that King Bhadrasen of the Scindia dynasty built this temple in the 9th to 13th century CE.
As
per the local legend, a general of the Maratha Army, Mahadaji Shinde, offered
his turban (pagri) to Lord Kal Bhairav, Ujjain, praying for the victory of
Maratha power in the war.
It
is believed that Devi Ahilyabai Holkar made contributions to this temple.
The
temple was renovated at Rs 12 lakhs and consecrated on 29th
April 2004.
LEGENDS
This temple is known for its uniqueness. The Presiding deity, Kaal Bhairav, consumes half of the liqueur offered, and the balance is given as prasad to the Devotees.
This temple is known for its uniqueness. The Presiding deity, Kaal Bhairav, consumes half of the liqueur offered, and the balance is given as prasad to the Devotees.
Kapalika
and Aghora sects of Hinduism worship Kaal Bhairava, and Ujjain was a prominent
centre for these two sects. Liquor is offered as a part of the ritual to Kal
Bhairava.
Kaal
Bhairav is considered the Senapati (Commander-in-Chief) of Ujjain, protecting
it from evil and misfortune.
In
another legend, Kaal Bhairav was created by Shiva from his anger to vanquish the
demon Rahu, who creates solar eclipses, and to maintain cosmic balance.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas and homams are conducted by the Pandits/priests for Pitra Dosh Puja, Angarak Dosh Puja, Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja, Mangalnath Bhat Puja, Graha Dosh, Kaal Bhairav Homam, etc.
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas and homams are conducted by the Pandits/priests for Pitra Dosh Puja, Angarak Dosh Puja, Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja, Mangalnath Bhat Puja, Graha Dosh, Kaal Bhairav Homam, etc.
POOJA
TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open from 06.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs. The Aarti will be performed from 07.00 hrs to 08.00 hrs and from 18.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
The temple will be kept open from 06.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs. The Aarti will be performed from 07.00 hrs to 08.00 hrs and from 18.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The mobile number +919611664411 may be contacted for further details.
The mobile number +919611664411 may be contacted for further details.
HOW
TO REACH
This temple is about 6.4 km from Shree Mahakaleshwar, one of the Jyotirlinga Temples at Ujjain, 7 km from Ujjain Railway junction, 72 km from Indore, and 210 km from Bhopal.
The nearest Railway Station / Junction is Ujjain.
This temple is about 6.4 km from Shree Mahakaleshwar, one of the Jyotirlinga Temples at Ujjain, 7 km from Ujjain Railway junction, 72 km from Indore, and 210 km from Bhopal.
The nearest Railway Station / Junction is Ujjain.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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