Sri Sri Kal Bhairab Temple Brahmanbaria

Sri Sri Kal Bhairab Temple located in Brahmanbaria district is the name of a historical structure. The location of this pilgrimage site is one of the 300 years old Hindu community in Medda area of ​​Brahmanbaria city near Titus river. The idol of Hindu deity Sri Sri Kalbhairava is the main attraction of this temple. Built in 1905, the 28-feet tall Kalabhairava or Shiva idol is considered to be the tallest idol in the Indian subcontinent. The giant statue has Kali on the right and Goddess Parvati on the left. The famous zamindar of Sarail Noor Mohammad Kalbhairab donated the land for the temple.

According to tradition, Kasishwar Devadidev Mahadeva created Kalbhairava from his own body and gave him the responsibility of protecting Kashidham. After the appearance of Sri Sri Kalbhairava, the local Durgacharan Acharya made a huge vigraha (image) of Kalabhairava out of clay as per the instructions received in a dream. Since its construction, puja-archana was being performed regularly till 1971 with the help of local devotees. During the Great War of Liberation, the Kalbhairab idol was severely damaged by the Pak invading forces. Later Dr. With the help of Mahanambrata Brahmachari Maharaj and the local people, the 28 feet high Sri Sri Kalbhairava idol and temple were re-established.

In a separate building on the left side of the Sri Sri Kalbhairava Temple is the 105 year old Sri Sri Kailashweshwar Shivlinga made of hard stone weighing 11 kg. Sri Sri Kalbhairava Vigraha is also the oldest temple also has Goddess Parvati, Sri Sri Kailashweshwara Shivalinga, Kali Murthy, Durga Mandir, Saraswati Devi, Sri Sri Kalbhairava Natmandir and two Mutts.

Every year on the Falguni Shukla Saptami Tithi of Bengal, 4 days long puja, home yajna, fair are organized here to commemorate the foundation anniversary. At that time, the premises of the Kalbhairava temple became crowded with pilgrims, devotees and visitors from different countries including Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, China.

From Dhaka's Sayedabad or Jatrabari, one can take a bus plying on the Brahmanbaria route to Bishwa Road in Brahmanbaria's Sarail Upazila. You can go to Kalbhairav ​​temple located in Medda area by local transport like rickshaw or CNG from Sarail Bishwaroad.

It is best to take the Chittagong bound train from Dhaka directly to Brahmanbaria railway station. The fare of the train ticket will be Tk 145 to Tk 489 per person depending on the class. You can get local transport to the temple from Brahmanbaria railway station.

Kalbhairav ​​temple area does not have good food facilities. However, in Brahmanbaria city you will find different quality food hotels and restaurants.

If you want to go to Dhaka, you can visit Dharanti Haor in the night and come back. If necessary, one has to come to Brahmanbaria district headquarters to find a good quality hotel for overnight stay. Apart from this, night stay is also available at Dak Bungalow in Nasirnagar. And Sarail Bishwarod has standard accommodation.

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