The Shri Batuk Bhairav ​​Temple is a sacred power place located in the Kamachha area of ​​Varanasi, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in his child form, "Batuk Bhairav." This temple is renowned for dispelling devotees' fears, providing protection, fulfilling wishes, and bestowing inner strength. Daily morning and evening aarti (ritual of offering lamps), deepdan (offering of lamps), mantra chanting (Om Batuk Bhairavaya Namah), and traditional worship rituals are performed here. The temple remains open from approximately 5:00 AM until night, and devotees offer flowers, prasad (consecrated food), and lamps to receive the blessings of Bhairavji. Dogs, considered the vehicle of Bhairavji, are often present near the temple.

Shri Batuk Bhairav ​​Temple is an ancient and highly revered Shakti Peetha located in the Kamachha area of ​​Varanasi (Kashi). This temple is dedicated to the child form of Lord Shiva ("Batuk Bhairav") – who is considered the protector and guardian of Kashi and the remover of obstacles.

This small but extremely powerful idol of Lord Batuk Bhairav ​​bestows inner courage, freedom from fear, fulfillment of desires, and liberation from life's obstacles upon devotees. Mythological Significance and Story

💫 Form of the Deity:

Batuk Bhairav ​​is the child form of Lord Shiva, considered the protector of Kashi. According to Puranic beliefs, Lord Shiva assumed the form of Batuk Bhairav ​​to protect devotees from evil forces and remove obstacles in their lives.

🙏 Bhairav's Unconventional Form:

Batuk Bhairav ​​is often depicted with dogs, which are considered his mount (vehicle), and the barking of these dogs in the evening is considered a divine experience akin to the sound of a conch shell.

🛕 Temple Features

✨ Eternal Flame

An eternal lamp burns continuously in the temple, and its oil is used in various devotional practices for purification and healing.

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✨ Simple and Quick Worship:

In devotion to Bhairavji, devotees offer flowers, incense sticks, lamps, sweets, and even biscuits and toffees as special offerings – which is believed to increase the power of desire for blessings such as progeny, removal of obstacles, and fulfillment of wishes.

✨ Daily Darshan and Sadhana:

Devotees come here daily for Aarti, mantra chanting, offering of lamps, and worship. The atmosphere during the morning and evening Aarti and puja is extremely divine and devotional. s

🪔 Worship and Rituals

🛕 Daily Worship Procedure:

🙏 Main Pujas performed in the temple:

✔ Deepdaan (Lighting and offering of lamps)

✔ Offering of flowers, incense, and lamps

✔ Naivedya (Fruits, sweets, and prasad)

✔ Bhairav ​​Mantra chanting: “Om Batuk Bhairavaya Namah”

✔ Morning and evening Aarti and Bhajans

✔ Sankalp Puja and prayers for fulfillment of wishes

🔥 Special Worship Activities:

🌟 Bhairav ​​Havan/Yagna: Havan-Yagna performed with mantras, ghee, sesame seeds, and sacred items — specially performed for the mental peace of devotees, removal of obstacles, relief from suffering, and progress.

🌟 Festival Pujas:

Batuk Bhairav ​​Jayanti — On this day, special worship, bhajan ceremonies, and distribution of prasad are traditional.

Maha Shivratri and Navratri — Special rituals, grand prayers, and lamp worship are organized.

🕐 Darshan and Worship Timings

⏰ Daily Darshan Timings:

✔ The temple gates remain open from 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

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🔹 There is a special crowd during the morning and evening Aarti and Darshan times, and devotees experience a peaceful atmosphere.

🗺️ How to Reach

📍 Main Route:

The Batuk Bhairav ​​Temple is located in the Kamachha-Bhelupur area, on Rath Yatra-Kamachha Road. It can be easily reached by local rickshaw, auto-rickshaw, or cab, and locals are helpful with directions.

📌 Nearby Landmark: Kamakshi Devi Temple — This is also considered a nearby sacred Shakti Peeth.

🧿 Benefits of Devotion

🌼 Protection from Fear and for Security:

Through the worship of Bhairavji, devotees experience freedom from fear, increased confidence, and protection from life's obstacles.

🌼 Fulfillment of Wishes:

Devotees believe that even simple worship can bring desired results, health and prosperity, blessings of children, and mental peace. 🌼 Miraculous Experience:

Many devotees also experience the healing power of the oil from the eternal lamp, receiving benefits similar to those of medical treatment.