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श्री कपाल भैरव (लाट भैरव)

Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav)

Situated at Alaipur, Kapal Bhairav marks the spot where Brahma's skull fell from Bhairava's hand, dissolving his sin.

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Temple Summary

Quick Facts

Deity

Bhairav (Kapal / Laat)

Guardian Deity

Pilgrimage Status

Ashta Bhairav (1 of 8)

Boundary pillar

Location

A.1/123, Alaipur, Varanasi

Northeastern Corridor

Temple Profile

History and Significance

History

  • Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav) is located at A.1/123, Alaipur on the northeastern outskirts. Here Lord Bhairava was freed from the sin of Brahmahatya as Brahma's skull fell from his hands.

Significance

  • Laat Bhairav represents the absolute absolution of severe sins and served as the ancient northeastern territorial guardian pillar of Varanasi.

Temple Pilgrimage Summary

Pilgrim Guide

Before You Visit

Travel via Alaipur road

Located 2 km past Ashapur Chowmani towards the right.

Temple Timings

Darshan Schedule

General Timings

06:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Located at Alaipur on the northeastern periphery of Varanasi.

Festivals

Temple Calendar Highlights

Nov–Dec • Annual festival

Bhairav Ashtami

Special border shrine worship.

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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.

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श्री कपाल भैरव (लाट भैरव)

Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav)

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