Batuk Bhairav Mandir
Varanasi
Religious Site

Batuk Bhairav Mandir

Varanasi, India Β· 2 km from city center

Introduction

Famous for being a place of worship for Aghoris and Tantriks, Batuk Bhairav Mandir is considered to be of immense religious importance. The temple is dedicated to Batuk Bhairav who was an incarnation of Lord Shiva. An interesting feature of the temple is the sacred Akhand Deep which is believed to be burning for ages. The oil from this lamp is said

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Quick Facts

Distance
2 km from city center
Visit Duration
1-2 hours
Best Time
October - March
Entry Fee
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Type
Religious Site
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