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About Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain
Kal Bhairav Temple is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, a fierce form of Shiva regarded as the guardian of Ujjain. It is mentioned in the Avanti Khanda of the Skanda Purana and was long associated with tantric traditions.
The temple is best known for its unusual tradition of offering liquor to the deity. Devotees may equally offer flowers or prasad. It lies in Bhairavgarh, north of the old city, close to the Gadkalika temple and the Bhartrihari caves.
Getting there
How to Reach Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain
About 5–6 km from Mahakaleshwar by auto; usually combined with Gadkalika, the Bhartrihari caves and Mangalnath.
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