Kal Bhairav Puja
काल भैरव पूजाBhairav worship and the offerings you choose, following the temple’s customs.
Why is this puja performed?
Devotees worship Kal Bhairav as a guardian deity and pray for protection, courage and relief from fear. Many families include this puja in their Ujjain visit. The offerings are made according to the Kal Bhairav temple’s customs and your preferences.
Tell us which offerings you would like to make. A special offering should be discussed with you before it is included.
When families arrange it
- An Ujjain visit with Kal Bhairav darshan
- Bhairav Ashtami or your family’s puja
- A sankalp for protection and courage
How the puja is performed
The steps below explain what usually happens. Before you book, the pandit will confirm the readings, their number and any differences at your temple.
Sankalp and offering check
The pandit takes your family’s names for the sankalp and checks the offerings you want to make.
Opening remembrance
The pandit begins the opening prayers and Bhairav dhyan. You can join him in the prayer.
Bhairav naam worship
Bhairav’s names or the stotra chosen for your puja are recited. Ask beforehand which reading is included.
Flowers and naivedya
Flowers and bhog are offered through the temple priest. He will guide you at the shrine.
Special offering, if selected
If you have requested a special offering, the priest makes it according to the temple custom. It is not added without discussing it with you.
Aarti and final namaskar
You join the aarti and final prayer, then receive the prasad arranged for your puja.
What you and your family do
You join the sankalp and prayers. The temple priest makes the offerings that must be handled at the deity.
What to prepare
- Tell us your offering preferences
- Confirm the meeting point and darshan arrangements
- Ask whether any separate stotra path is included
Let us know how many people are coming and if anyone needs a chair or help reaching the puja. We will send the material list, time and meeting point when your booking is confirmed.
Where will it take place?
You can ask us to arrange this puja at Shri Kal Bhairav. Tell us which offerings you want to make. The pujari will guide you through the temple’s customs.
Estimated price and what it covers
The estimate starts at ₹7,100 for the ceremony described here. We confirm the total after checking the venue, date and pandit arrangements.
- The pandit’s dakshina for the puja and readings you book.
- The usual materials needed for this puja.
- The puja in your family’s names, with help from our local team.
Temple tickets, transport, accommodation, special offerings, venue hire, meals and prasad delivery are separate unless your quote includes them. Any tax or extra charge will be stated before payment.
Bhasma Aarti and Mahakaleshwar entry permissions are separate from this private puja.