Shri Kalabhairav is the guardian of Ujjain.
The temple of Lord Kaal Bhairav is located in Ujjain City of Madhya Pradesh, India. The history of this temple, located in the Bhairavgarh region on the banks of the Kshipra River, is said to date back around 6,000 years old. This temple is devoted to Kaal Bhairav, who is also regarded as the guardian and is believed as the sole protector of the city of Ujjain. The Vaishnava form of Lord Kalabhairava is worshipped in this temple.
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Offer ChadhavaThe temple of Lord Kaal Bhairav is located in Ujjain City of Madhya Pradesh, India. The history of this temple, located in the Bhairavgarh region on the banks of the Kshipra River, is said to date back around 6,000 years old. This temple is devoted to Kaal Bhairav, who is also regarded as the guardian and is believed as the sole protector of the city of Ujjain. The Vaishnava form of Lord Kalabhairava is worshipped in this temple.
The Kaal Bhairav Temple of Ujjain was built by King Bhadrasen, which is also mentioned in the Avanti Khanda of Skanda Purana. In this temple, idols of Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati, Lord Vishnu, and Ganesha from the Parmar era (9th to 13th century) have been discovered. During Raja Bhoj's reign, this temple was also rebuilt at the same time.
It is popularly believed that King Mahakal of Ujjain appointed Kalabhairav to protect the city. For this reason, Kalbhairav is also called Kotwal of the city. In this temple of Bhairav Baba, alcohol is offered to him, but where the alcohol goes, this mystery has remained a mystery today. Thousands of devotees reach here every day to see this idol of Kalabhairav drinking alcohol. In this temple, the idol of Lord Kalabhairav is seen wearing a Scindia turban. This turban comes from the Scindia family of Gwalior for Baba Bhairavnath. This practice has been going on for hundreds of years.
The Kaal Bhairav Temple of Ujjain is built according to the Maratha architectural style, the remains of magnificent paintings made in the Malwa style are still visible in the walls of the temple. At the same time, in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, the idol of Lord Kaal Bhairav is sitting in the form of a rock.
Alcohol is the main prasad offered to this Kalbhairav Baba of Ujjain. Apart from this, devotees also offer Mawa and gram flour laddoos here.
The nearest airport to Kaal Bhairav Temple Ujjain is Indore Airport, namely Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport. From where the temple is at a distance of 70 km. Autos and taxis are easily available from there to reach the temple.
The nearest railway station to Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain is Ujjain Railway Station. The distance between Ujjain Railway Station to Kalabhairav Temple Ujjain is 7 km. Buses or autos are easily available for devotees to reach the temple from the station.
Devotees can reach Kaal Bhairav Temple Ujjain by road and also by car. There are regular bus services by State Transport Corporation from all major cities of Madhya Pradesh to Ujjain. Many private buses also ply from various cities and towns of Madhya Pradesh to Ujjain.
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