Located at outside of the Purna Qila (Old Fort) opposite Pragati Maidan, Bhairon Temple or Kilkaari Baba Bhairav Naath Mandir is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava, a fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva. Believed to be built by Pandavas, Bheem used to worship in this temple and attainded Siddhis. The temple lies in the backyard of Purana Qila, the castle of the Pandavas. There are two wings in the temple - one called as 'Doodhiya Bhairava Temple' where milk is offered & the other ‘Kilkari Bhairava Temple’ where alcohol is offered.
location New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi
Legend
According to the temple legends, once the Goddess Vaishno
entered a cave keeping 'Veer-Langur' to guard the entrance and instructed to
not allow anyone inside. When Lord Bhairav tried to enter the cave, Goddess
took the form of 'Chandi' and killed him. The head separated from body fell to
the place now called Bhairav Ghati where the temple has been constructed.
Later, Goddess took pity on Bhairav and gave him a boon of liberation. Later,
Bheem established the idol of Bhairav in this temple only having the head with
two big blue eyes along with a trident in hand.
Architecture
Built in North Indian style of architecture, Marble is used
extensively in the interiors of this temple. All the idols found in this temple
are constructed in marble. The idol of Lord Bhairav, have only the face with
two big blue eyes and a trident.
Culture
Delhi has always been a major attraction is terms of fairs
and festivals observed in the city. Lohri, Holi and Diwali are the main
festivals celebrated in the city. Chhat Puja, Durga Puja, Eid-ul-Fitr are some
other festivals of Indian region celebrated with pomp and splendor in Delhi.
Besides, Delhi is also influenced by the culture of its bordering states like
Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Not only this, the famous
monuments like the Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, etc add to the charm of
the capital city.
Darsan Info
Monday to Saturday - 05:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 03:00 PM to
09:00 PM.
Sunday - 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Darsan Dresscode
Need to wear good clothes and avoid shorts for men
Famous Festival
Bhairav Jayani
Temple Rituals
Morning pooja starts from 05:30 AM onwars
Additional Info
Phoolwari Restaurant, Bhartiyam Restaurant, Number 8
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