Kaal Bhairav Temple

Kaal Bhairav Mandir is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi which is around 1.5 kms from Dashashwamedh Ghat. This is one of the most ancient temple of Varanasi. It is Located in Vishweshwar Ganj, 10 minutes drive from Viswanath Mandir. The word "Kaal" means both "death" and "fate". It is believed that even death is afraid of "Kaal Bhairava". It is said that one must first visit this Mandir on entering Varanasi, as He is the protector. He is called as Kotwal of Varanasi. Lots of people visit this temple to get the blessings o Kalabhairava who is a very powerful god in town. Legend says that there should be a Kalabhairava temple in all the shakthi sthals and the kalabhairava protects maa parvati. The temple has the statue of kalabhairava and lots of religious ceremonies are performed by devotees.
Bhairav temple was one of its kind where u could feel peace and also in form of blessing flower mala and black dhaga which keeps u away from all evil kinds. As per hindu mythology, every holy city will have the main god/goddess of that place and will have protector of that place. Small temple yet powerful vibes. There are eight bhairavar temples in old city of kasi and this is one of those 8,while kala bhairavar is the most important must see temple of kasi. It is believed that even death is afraid of "Kaal Bhairava" He is a big problem solver and a city patron. This temple is famous for the kase thread, that people use to buy and wear in their hand for ones wellbeing. Kala Bairava is said to protect Varanasi. and people worship here to ward off their evils. There is not much of an architecture.
The main vigraha (idol) is hidden behind a screen and the Bhairav's face is attached as a silver kavach to the main idol. An impressive temple, it has a high following among the Hindus and is popular. This temple is one very intense experience. Happened to visit during the time of the evening aarti, when it's dark, and there's an increasing amount of faith-filled chanting, clapping and bell-sounding that builds into an absolute frenzy near the end. In this temple there is Akhand Deep (lamp which burns forever) and its believed to have magical powers of Lord Bhairav . The Akhand Deep - which is believed to be a lamp which shall burn forever, is also said to contain magical powers of Lord Bhairav himself. The temple premises is full of dogs, who are believed to be the vaahan (vehicle) of Lord Bhairav and it is also believed that during the time of the aarti, the dogs here produce a sound which is quite similar to the music emanating from the shankha (conch shells).