Kal Bhairab Temple
Bhairab Bazar
Tripura
Shiva
23.985928
91.1129215
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Kal Bhairab Temple in Bhairab Bazar, Tripura is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.
Kal Bhairab Temple is a Hindu temple in Medda in the Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh dedicated to the god Shiva, locally called Kal Bhairab. The temple is famed for its giant Shivalinga — a 28-feet-tall Shiva statue reported to be the largest in the world. Though Shiva (Kal Bhairab) is the main attraction, Goddess Kali and Goddess Parvati are also worshipped there, with Kali to the right and Parvati to the left. The site is a major pilgrimage place for Shaivites in Bangladesh.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva
- स्थान / Location: Bhairab Bazar, Tripura
- ऊँचाई / Height (m): 8.5344
वास्तुकला · Architecture
Statues of Goddess Kali (on the right of Kal Bhairab) and Goddess Parvati (on the left) flank the main Shiva statue.
प्रसिद्ध नक्काशी: The temple is famed for its giant Shivalinga, a 28-feet-tall Shiva statue assumed to be the largest in the world.
महत्व · Significance
A major Shaivite pilgrimage site in Bangladesh centered on the colossal Kal Bhairab Shivalinga, where devotees worship Shiva alongside Goddess Kali and Goddess Parvati.
पूजा एवं साधना · Worship
Devotees worship Shiva (Kal Bhairab) at the large Shivalinga; Goddess Kali and Goddess Parvati are also worshipped at the site.
Nearby temples
- APSCL Temple (12.0 km)
- Buddha Mandir (23.1 km)
- Radha Madhav Temple (23.2 km)
- Agartala Jagannath Mandir (23.8 km)
- Ummaheshwar Temple (23.8 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Kal Bhairab Temple?
Kal Bhairab Temple is dedicated to Shiva.
Where is Kal Bhairab Temple located?
Kal Bhairab Temple is located in Bhairab Bazar, Tripura, India, at coordinates 23.9859, 91.1129.
Which temples are near Kal Bhairab Temple?
Nearby temples include APSCL Temple (12.0 km); Buddha Mandir (23.1 km); Radha Madhav Temple (23.2 km).