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Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple

Introduction to Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple

The Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple , an unique temple of Sawai Madhopur is located in the heart of the city, established by wedging out a hillock. This is one of the few temples that still practices �tantrik kriyas�.The Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple is considered to be a holy place of worship where the wishes and dreams of the worshippers come true.

History of Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple

Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple belongs to two Bhairav brothers, Kala Bhairav and Gaura Bhairav. Their idols are placed inside the main temple area. History says that at the time Alauddin Khilji attacked Ranthambore, King Hammir made a wish at the Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple at Sawai Madhopur for victory and promised to devote everything to the temple if he won the war. But he had to be beheaded due to some confusion even after winning over.

Description of Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple

The idols of Bhairav at the Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple are kept inside the temple in contrast to the fact that they are placed at the entrance in most of the other temples. Apart from the idols of the Bhairava brothers, the Kala Gaura Bhairava Temple also has idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga kept inside the temple premises.

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