Sri Kilkari Bhairav Temple or Bhairo Temple is situated in the backyard of the Purana Qila (Old Fort) in Pragati Maidan. It is believed that this shrine was built by the Pandavas. Bhairo Temple is one of its kinds as the temple allows devotees to offer alcohol to the deity. There are two wings of the temple – the Doodhiya Bhairav Temple, where milk is offered to the idol, and the Kilkari Bhairav Temple, where the devotees offer alcohol to the presiding deity. It is also believed that Bheem (One of the Pandavas), worshipped in this temple and attained Siddhis as well.
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How to Reach:
The temple of Bhairon can be reached by taking theDelhi Metro Rail Service to Pragati Maidan Metro Station. Alternately, tourists can get on board a HOHO sightseeing bus and get down at the Delhi Zoo.
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Ramnagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
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