Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple, located in the Kamaccha area of Varanasi, is a sacred spiritual site dedicated to the child form of Lord Shiva known as “Batuk Bhairav.”
The temple is widely revered for protection from fear, spiritual security, fulfillment of wishes, and strengthening inner power. Devotees believe that sincere worship here removes obstacles and grants courage and divine blessings.
Daily rituals include morning and evening aarti, lamp offerings (deepdaan), mantra chanting — especially “Om Batuk Bhairavaya Namah” — and traditional worship ceremonies. The temple generally opens around 5:00 AM and remains accessible to devotees until night.
Devotees offer flowers, prasad, and oil lamps to seek the blessings of Bhairav Ji. Dogs are often seen near the temple premises, as they are considered the sacred vehicle (vahana) of Lord Bhairav.
Shri Batuk Bhairav Temple, located in the Kamaccha area of Varanasi, is an ancient and deeply revered Shakti shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in His child form, known as “Batuk Bhairav.” He is regarded as the divine guardian (Kotwal) of Kashi and the remover of crises and obstacles.
The small yet immensely powerful idol of Lord Batuk Bhairav is believed to grant courage, remove fear, fulfill wishes, and protect devotees from negative influences and life challenges.
Batuk Bhairav is the child manifestation of Lord Shiva and is considered the protector of Kashi. According to Puranic belief, Lord Shiva assumed this form to safeguard devotees from evil forces and remove obstacles from their lives.
Dogs are regarded as the sacred vehicle (vahana) of Bhairav. It is common to see dogs near the temple premises. Devotees consider this presence spiritually significant and symbolic of Bhairav’s protective energy.
An eternal lamp burns continuously inside the temple. The sacred oil from this lamp is believed by many devotees to possess purifying and spiritually healing qualities.
Devotees offer flowers, incense, oil lamps, sweets, and even biscuits and candies as special prasad. These offerings are made with faith for child blessings, obstacle removal, and wish fulfillment.
Morning and evening aartis, mantra chanting, lamp offerings, and devotional singing create a deeply spiritual and divine environment in the temple.
✔ Lighting oil lamps (Deepdaan)
✔ Offering flowers, incense, and sacred lamps
✔ Naivedya (fruits, sweets, prasad)
✔ Chanting the Bhairav mantra:
“Om Batuk Bhairavaya Namah”
✔ Morning and evening aarti & bhajan
Sacred fire rituals performed with Vedic mantras, ghee, sesame seeds, and holy offerings for mental peace, obstacle removal, protection, and progress in life.
Batuk Bhairav Jayanti – Special rituals, devotional gatherings, and prasad distribution.
Mahashivaratri & Navratri – Grand prayers, special lamp offerings, and spiritual ceremonies.
⏰ Temple opens daily from approximately 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
Morning and evening aarti times attract large gatherings of devotees.
The temple is situated on Rath Yatra–Kamaccha Road in the Kamaccha–Bhelupur area of Varanasi. It is easily accessible by auto, rickshaw, or taxi.
Nearby landmark: Kamakshi Devi Temple.
✨ Freedom from fear and protection from negativity
✨ Fulfillment of wishes and removal of life obstacles
✨ Blessings for health, prosperity, and child-related desires
✨ Inner strength and spiritual confidence
Many devotees also share experiences of spiritual healing connected with the sacred oil of the eternal lamp.
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