Lord Shiva has many forms, one of them is the form of Kaal Bhairav. Kaal Bhairav is considered to be the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Bhairav means the destroyer of fear. This form of his is the lord of time and is always in a fierce form. According to Shiva Purana, Kaal Bhairav originated after a dispute over the superiority of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Kaal Bhairav is also called Dand Ka Paani because he punishes the sinners. It is believed that once Lord Kaal Bhairav cut off the fifth head of Brahma, due to which he was accused of Brahma murder. To get rid of this fault, Kaal Bhairav visited the three worlds and reached Kashi, only then he was freed from the sin of Brahma murder.
Kaal Bhairav is worshipped not only in India but also in many countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal and Tibet. If you also want to worship Lord Kaal Bhairav, then you can visit these most ancient and famous temples of the country.
Kaal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain
There is an ancient and famous Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, named Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. At this place, Lord Shiva also resides in the form of Kaal Bhairav. The Kaal Bhairav temple located in Ujjain was built by King Bhadrasen on the banks of the Shipra River. This is the main Kaal Bhairav temple among the Ashta Bhairav. He is also called "Kashi Ka Kotwal". It is believed that no one can live in Kashi without his permission. Therefore, before visiting Kashi Vishwanath, devotees go to this temple to visit Kaal Bhairav and take permission from the Kotwal of Kashi.
Anand Bhairav Temple
This temple of Kaal Bhairav is located in Haridwar. There are many beliefs about this temple. It is believed that Anand Bhairav is the Kotwal of Haridwar. Devotees come here and tell their problems and Anand Bhairav removes all the obstacles of the devotees. The temple is from time immemorial. The Shivlinga installed in this temple is self-manifested. It is said that the most blissful form of Lord Shiva is Anand Bhairav.
Bajnamath Bhairav Temple, Jabalpur
A temple of Mahakal Bhairav is established near the Bajna Math temple in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, where the form of many gods and goddesses is seen in the fire of the havan. The Bajnamath Bhairav temple of Jabalpur is known for Tantra Sadhna. It is said that the idol was established in the temple by Rani Durgavati during the Gondwana period. According to the priest of the temple, whichever god is offered in the name of the sacrifice during the havan of Mahakal Bhairav in the temple premises, the form of that god emerges and appears in the fire. It is also believed that Mahakal Bhairav changes his form 52 times in 24 hours in the temple.
Raja Batuk Bhairav
Raja Batuk Bhairav temple is situated in Kesar Bagh, Lucknow. The history of the temple is hundreds of years old. Here he is also called the king of melodies. The wishes made here are also related to art, music and meditation. This temple of Batuk Baba, who is considered to be the fifth incarnation of Shiva, is a centuries-old center of art meditation.
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