Kala Bhairava Varanasi
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Kala Bhairava Varanasi

Kāla Bhairava — Kotwal (police chief) of Kashi

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 2
Tradition · Hindu
Period · 18th c. current structure; ancient site

Kala Bhairava Varanasi

Kāla Bhairava is revered as the spiritual police chief of Kashi — without his permission, no one may enter or leave the sacred city. Located near Bhairava Ghat. Devotees bow to him before visiting Kashi Vishwanath.

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