Sri Kapal Bhairav helps his devotees to think and work only towards rewarding action. Yellow skinned in his idols, carrying the weapons as the Kunda, iron bludgeon, the Khetaka, club studded with iron, the Parigha iron club and Bhindipala javelin.. His consort is Indrani and vaahan is Elephant. He is the guardian of north-west direction. The seeker should chant these mantras to get the kripa of Shri Kapal Bhairav.

• I salute the Bhairav of the skull, who has a shining body,
• Who has three eyes, blesses, peaceful, young and nude,
• Who holds rope, Vajrayudha, Sword and Drinking Goblet,
• Who has with him Indrani Shakthi, is being well praised and rides on an elephant.

Temple Location

Kapal Bhairav (Laat Bhairav) is located at A.1/123, Alaipur. This falls almost on the outskirts of Varanasi towards the North Eastern side. Devotees can travel in a rickshaw/auto to reach this place. From Ashapur Chowmani, the road to the left goes to Sarnath. Devotees should take the road to the right and travel about 2 kms. to reach Laat Bhairav.

Best Time for Pooja:-

The place of worship is open from 06.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 06.00 p.m. to 09.00 p.m. The timings are extremely flexible. Devotees can worship this deity as per their convenience.