Kalashtami is a significant occasion in Hindu culture marking the birth of Kaal Bhairava. According to the Puranas, Baba Kaal Bhairava is an intense form of Lord Shiva who controls the cycle of time. It is believed that devotees who worship Baba Kaal Bhairava on this auspicious tithi are protected from negative forces. It is believed that in the city of Ujjain, known as the city of Mahakal, Kaal Bhairav holds a special place. Lord Kaal Bhairav is considered the Senapati or Commander of Ujjain city, and it is believed that he protects the city of Mahakal.
Worshiping Lord Bhairav here is believed to free a person from fear and remove all obstacles. Reciting the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam is considered very beneficial for quickly pleasing him and receiving the blessing of supreme courage. This powerful Ashtak, composed by Adi Shankaracharya, is believed to remove the negative and evil energies around the devotee. Talking about Ujjain, the Vikrant Bhairav Temple here attracts people from across the country and world for tantric practices and to attain siddhis. It is believed that tantric worship performed in this temple never fails. If you are troubled by the conspiracies of adversaries or seek supreme courage and the blessing of protection from negative energies in life, then you must participate in the Shri Kaal Bhairav Tantrokta Mahayagya and Kalabhairavashtakam through Sri Mandir at the Vikrant Bhairav Temple in Ujjain.