Bhairav Jayanti is celebrated on Krishna Ashtami of Margashirsha. Bhairav is another form of Lord Shiva. The vehicle of Bhairav is a dog. The meaning of Bhairav is fearful and nutritious. Even time is afraid of them. That is why he is also called 'Kaal Bhairav'.
At noon on Margashirsha Krishnashtami, Bhairav ji was derived from the part of Lord Shankar. Therefore, this day is celebrated as a festival. Since Shankar is the god of destruction, Bhairav is considered to be his image.
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Law of Kaal Bhairav Vrat
By resolving the fast, they worship Bhairav and Shivshankar during the day. After awakening at night in the nearby Bhairav temple or pagoda, chanting, and reciting with conch shell and bell is believed to be fruitful.
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Importance of Kaal Bhairav Vrat
On Bhairavashtami, a person who performs a ritualistic fast including bathing in the Ganges, Pitru Tarpan-Shraadh gets freedom from temporal and supernatural obstacles for a whole year. There is a law to feed milk, curd, etc. to Bhairav's vehicle on this day. Kaal Bhairav always protects a person who is religious, calm, pious and follows social norms. By going to the shelter of Kaal Bhairav, the fear of death ends.
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