Dungarpur : Dungarpur Bhairav Ashtami will be celebrated on 23rd November. Lord Kaal Bhairav was born on the Ashtami of Margashis Krishna Paksha, hence this date is known as Kaal Bhairavashtami or Bhairavashtami. This time Brahma Yoga and Indra Yoga are being formed on the day of Bhairavashtami. In this yoga, by worshiping Kaal Bhairav Dev, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, the seeker will get relief from all kinds of physical and mental troubles. Also, one does not have to face the problems that come in life. According to astrologers, Bhairavashtami is also known as Kalashtami.
In Shiv Purana, Bhairav has been described as the complete form of Lord Shiva. In the scriptures, Bhairavnath is considered to be the Gana of Lord Shiva. At the same time, he is also considered a follower of Mother Durga. Bhairavji is considered the god of night. The special time of their worship is also from 12 to 3 in the midnight. Only Kaal Bhairav can do the impossible task. Lord Ganesha, Vishnu, Chandra and Kuber also observed the fast of Bhairavashtami. It is mentioned in the Puranas that Bhairav is another form of Lord Shiva. On this day, Lord Shiva’s favorite Gana Bhairavnath was born. Even Kaal is afraid of Bhairav, that is why he is also known as Kaalbhairav. Bhairavashtami fast was also observed by Shri Ganesh, Vishnu, Yam, Chandrama, Kuber etc. With the effect of this fast, Lord Vishnu became the husband of Goddess Lakshmi. This is the best fast to fulfill all the wishes. One who observes this fast gets freedom from great sins. He gets happiness and prosperity. The one who worships and worships Kaal Bhairav gets the good fortune of staying in Shivlok for one hundred crore Kalpa. Only by having darshan of Lord Bhairav on Kaal Bhairav Ashtami can humans get freedom from inauspicious deeds. In many families in India, there is a tradition of worshiping Bhairav as the family deity.
