Deity
Bhairav (Asitang)
Guardian Deity
श्री असिताङ्ग भैरव
Asitang Bhairav
Located within the Maha Mrityunjay temple at Visheshwarganj, Asitang Bhairav is one of the Ashta Bhairavas protecting Kashi.
Asitang Bhairav
Asitang Bhairav
Asitang Bhairav
Asitang Bhairav
Asitang Bhairav
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Ashta Bhairav (1 of 8)
Eight Bhairavas
Location
Visheshwarganj, Varanasi
Ward • City
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Asitang Bhairav is located at K.52/39, Maha Mrityunjay temple near Vriddh Kaleshwar in the Krithi Vaasaa Peet zone. Any prayers undertaken here yield multiple spiritual benefits.
Significance
- Asitang Bhairav grants creative power, spiritual clarity, and freedom from fear to his devotees. Prayers performed at this shrine yield manifold blessings due to its location within the Mrityunjay sanctuary.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Visit with Maha Mrityunjay
Easily reached through Bisheshwarganj near G.P.O.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
General Timings
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Located within the Maha Mrityunjay temple premises at Visheshwarganj.
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Nov–Dec • Annual festival
Bhairav Ashtami
Special night worship and oil abhishekam.
Temple Knowledge
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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श्री असिताङ्ग भैरव
Asitang Bhairav
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