Plan My Temple Visit
Choose a published temple, enter where you are starting from, and prepare your visit with directions, practical information and a simple checklist.
Kaal Bhairav Temple ↗
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Presiding deity: Kaal Bhairav
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Travel & arrival
Kaal Bhairav Temple is in the old-city area of Varanasi, near Vishesharganj. Use the full temple name when arranging local transport to avoid confusion with other Bhairav shrines.
Varanasi Junction is a major railway arrival point. Continue by local transport towards Vishesharganj; expect the final approach to involve busy or narrow old-city streets.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport serves Varanasi. Travel onward by road and allow extra time for traffic and the old-city approach.
Ask your driver for Kaal Bhairav Temple near Vishesharganj. Vehicle access may be restricted close to the shrine, especially on busy worship days; follow local pedestrian directions.
The official Kashi portal publishes general visiting hours of 5:00 AM–9:30 PM. Confirm the schedule for your visit; Sunday, Tuesday and festival queues may be longer.
Check current route conditions, local transport and festival traffic before travelling.
Darshan & visitor guidance
Darshan information
The Kashi official portal lists general visiting hours as 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM. These are published hours, not a guarantee of uninterrupted access; ritual breaks, festivals and crowd management can change entry arrangements. Sundays and Tuesdays may attract more devotees.
The shrine is in the older, busy part of Varanasi, so allow additional time for the final approach and follow local queue instructions. Confirm special-day schedules before travelling. Official reference: https://www.darshan.kashi.gov.in/listing-details/shri-kaal-bhairav-temple ; district reference: https://varanasi.nic.in/temples-of-importance/
Prepare for your visit
- Confirm current darshan hours and entry arrangements.
- Allow time for queues, especially during festivals.
- Follow the temple’s dress, footwear and photography rules.
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