Shri Kala Bhairava Nath Swami Temple at Adegaon in Madhya Pradesh is a holy site visited by devotees from across the country and neighbours including Nepal.

Chomukha Bhairavji Temple in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan is one of the popular places for Shaivites.

Kalabhairavar Temple in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to one of the forms of Kaal Bhairav.

Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha is one of the famous temples of Odisha.

Kalabhairaveshwara is an ancient temple in Karnataka, known as Kalabhairaveshwara Kshetra Palaka in Adichunchanagiri Hills.

Kaal Bhairav Mandir in Varanasi is believed to be the Kotwal of Varanasi, one of the must visit places in the temples city.

Devotees are known to offer alcohol to the deity.

Kal Bhairav Temple of Ujjain on the banks of the Shipra river is unique.

Kala Bhairava Temples are usually found around Shaktipeeths, Jyotirlinga temples in the country. Kaal Bhairav Ashtami: Kaal Bhairav, a fierce form of Shiva associated with annihilation.

In the midst of the debate, Brahma condemned Shiva and that angered him and Kaal Bhairav was born. It is believed that once Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar debated to prove who is superior. 64 Bhairavas and 64 Yoginis were created from these Ashta Bhairavas and Ashta Matrikas. Another legend says that Kaal Bhairav was born due to the wrath of Lord Shiva. The Ashta Bhairavas married Ashta Matrikas who have a fearful form. According to the Puranas, Kaal Bhairava was created by Shiva to destroy demons during a war between devas and asuras and later Astanga Bhairavas were created. He protects his devotees from from enemies like greed, anger and lust. According to legend, this form of Lord Shiva destroys fear. Kaal Bhairav has great significance in Hinduism. Kaal Bhairav Jayanti: Date and timeĪshtami Tithi begins at 6:47 pm on December 7Īshtami Tithi ends at 5:17 pm on December 8 Significance of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti Devotees of Kaal Bhairava make halwa puri as offering, especially on Saturdays to seek his blessings. Since Kaal Bhairava is seated on a dog, devotees also feed stray dogs. People worship Kaal Bhairav for courage and happiness. Kaal Bhairav is believed to be the form of Lord Shiva who is easily pleased with simple offerings. Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is also known as Kaal Bhairav Ashtami. Kaal Bhairav, a fierce form of Shiva associated with annihilation.

Every year on Margashirsha (the month after Kartik in the Hindu calendar) Krishna Paksha, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is celebrated. Kaal Bhairav Jayanti this year will be observed on December 7. Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is an auspicious and significant day for devotees of Lord Shiva.

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