Kal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain

The Kal Bhairav Temple is one of the most ancient temples in Ujjain, dedicated to Kala Bhairava, the fierce guardian deity of the city. The deity is unique in that he is traditionally offered and accepts liquor as prasad.

Devotees offer small cups of wine or liquor to the image, which are said to be supernaturally consumed by the deity. This practice has drawn both reverence and curiosity across centuries and makes this temple unlike any other in India.