Vikrant Bhairav Shrine, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh India

According to Hindu mythology Bhairav is the fifth incarnation to Mahakal who is lord Shiva Himself. Vikrant Bhairavj in one of the Ashta (eight) Bhariravjis who according to skanda purana lives in Ujjain. The second among them is Vikrant Bhairavji.

Skandapurana relates in the 'Awantya khanda' under Bhairav Tirtha that Bhairav lies at the northern bank of the shipra river, his temple is located abreast a crematorium called Aukhaleshwar which means a place where the dead have no rebirth after cremation, i.e. they attain salvation or Nirvana.

It is the painting, the image of Vikrant Bhairavji with vermilion mixed with oil, adorning it with decorative buntings, garlands, roses etc. Meditation, prayer with mantras and Aarti are performed by Dabral Babaji himself. Routine worship is performed on every Sunday and Friday mornings.

The special occasions are Bhairav Ashtami and Navratri, (both) a nine day worship and Aarti are performed on both the festivals by Dabral Babaji himself. Worshipping Vikrant Bhairavji is also traditional on other festivals e.g. Guru Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Guri Parwa, Raksha Bandhan, Holi etc. (in the morning).