Vikrant Bhairav ​​Templ

According to Hindu mythology, Bhairav ​​is the fifth incarnation of Lord Shiva in his form as Mahakal. Vikrant Bhairavji is one of the *Ashta* (eight) Bhairavs who, according to the *Skanda Purana*, reside in Ujjain. Among these eight deities, Vikrant Bhairavji holds the second position. In the 'Avanti Khand' of the *Skanda Purana*, under the section dedicated to the Bhairav ​​*Tirtha* (pilgrimage site), it is described that Bhairav ​​is situated on the northern bank of the Shipra River. His temple is located directly opposite a cremation ground known as Aukhleshwar—a name signifying a place where, following cremation, the deceased do not undergo rebirth; that is to say, they attain