Deity
Bhairav (Kapal / Laat)
Guardian Deity
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.
Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav)
Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav)
Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav)
Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav)
Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav)
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
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.
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 कपाल भैरव (लाट भैरव)
Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav)
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