Kāla Bhairava, Ujjain
The deity who is offered liquor
⭐ Why it is famous
The guardian of Ujjain, who famously accepts liquor as offering — the plate empties before the devotee's eyes.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A Tantric shrine of the Kāpālika tradition, rebuilt by Maratha patrons over an older structure on the Shipra bank.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 22:00
- Ārati 06:00 and 19:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Liquor and garlands sold outside as offerings
- Combine with Mahākāla in one morning
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kāla Bhairava, Ujjain, Ujjain, UjjainUjjain Jn (UJN) — 8 km
Ujjain bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Indore (IDR) — 60 km
Autos from Ujjain city, 8 km via Bhairavgarh.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Ujjain
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Shipra ghāṭs
- Bhartrihari caves
- Sandipani Ashram
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March