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Kaal Bhairav Puja in Varanasi

In Varanasi, Kaal Bhairav is revered as the Kotwal, the guardian of Kashi, and devotees traditionally seek his blessing when they arrive in the city or before leaving it. A Kaal Bhairav puja at home or at your hotel includes Bhairav mantra jaap, offerings and aarti.

City: Varanasi
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Online option: Available
Pricing: On enquiry

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Duration: 1 to 2 hours

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What is Kaal Bhairav Puja?

Worship of Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva revered in Varanasi as the Kotwal of Kashi, traditionally offered for protection and discipline.

Families also hold the puja on Kalashtami, the monthly Ashtami of the waning moon, and on Bhairav Ashtami, which is observed with special devotion in Kashi.

Procedure, samagri & what's included

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Rig Veda 7.59.12

Why Families Choose Varanasi for Kaal Bhairav Puja

The Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi is one of the most visited shrines in the city, and the belief that Bhairav watches over everyone in Kashi runs deep. For many visitors, a puja to Kaal Bhairav completes their pilgrimage.

Local Pandits know the Bhairav worship practised in Kashi, including the offerings families traditionally make, and can guide visitors on how it fits with their other rituals in the city.

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Every step of the ritual performed in order, as your family's tradition prescribes.
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Local Traditions & Timing

Sundays and Tuesdays, Kalashtami and Bhairav Ashtami are the busiest days around the temple.
The lanes around the Kaal Bhairav temple are narrow and crowded; a puja at your hotel may be more comfortable.
PujaKarma is not affiliated with the Kaal Bhairav temple and does not arrange temple rituals or entry.

Where It's Performed & Planning Tips

Where it's performed

Your hotel or guest house in Varanasi
Your home in the city
Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit

Planning tips

Visitors often schedule the puja on arrival or on the last day of their stay.
Share your name, gotra and the intention for the puja when you enquire.
Keep mustard oil, black til, flowers and sweets ready, or ask for samagri.

Kaal Bhairav Puja Samagri List & Vidhi in Varanasi

Kaal Bhairav Puja samagri list

Mustard oil and a diya
Black sesame (til)
Flowers and garlands
Sindoor, kumkum and akshat
Incense and camphor
Coconut and fruits
Sweets such as imarti or jalebi, as per local custom
Betel leaves and supari
Black thread, if part of family custom
Water and a small kalash

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and Pandit ji can arrange the samagri in Varanasi at an additional cost, agreed after discussion.

Kaal Bhairav Puja vidhi, step by step

1Ganesh puja and sankalp. The puja begins with Ganesh worship and a sankalp with your name, gotra and intention.
2Bhairav avahan. Kaal Bhairav is invoked with mantras and offered asana, water and flowers.
3Abhishek and offerings. Abhishek is performed, followed by offerings of mustard oil, black sesame, flowers, sindoor and sweets as per custom.
4Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam. The Pandit recites the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam and Bhairav mantras, and the family may join.
5Aarti and prasad. The puja concludes with aarti, prayers for protection and distribution of prasad.

Kaal Bhairav Puja Pandit Across Varanasi & Nearby Areas

Pandits speak Hindi and English, and many also speak your regional language. Mention your preference on WhatsApp.

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