The Kalbhairava Temple is supposed to be associated with the Tantra cult of Hinduism, which is a secret religious sect who thrived upon black magic. Bhairav is believed to have been a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, and KalBhairava is the most sacred among the eight Bhairavas. The temple enshrines a Shivalinga opposite Nandi the Bull, which during Mahashivratri draws thousands of devotees to this religious site. You can also spot many sadhus with ash-smudged bodies and long matted hair around this temple. Legend has it, that the bull was gifted to Shiva and Parvati as a wedding present from King Daksha, the father of Goddess Parvati. The best time to visit Ujjain to complete your sacred journey in this temple is around the festival of Mahashivratri when devotees congregate in great numbers and the temple comes to life.
Address: Jail Road, BhairavGarh, Ujjain
Timings: 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM