Friday, 22 November 2024

This festival is celebrated on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami.It is knows as the birthday of lord Bhairav, a fearsome and wrathful manifestation of the lord Shiv. As per Hindu Mythology when lord Brahma insulted Shiva, lord Bhairav (Kaal Bhairav) appeared from the angry Shiva's forehead and severed lord Brahma's one head, leaving him with only four heads. Lord Bhairav is also called also Dandapani (Who holds a rod or Danda to punish sinners) and he rides a dog.

The name Kaalashtami is sometimes used to refer to this day, but might also refer to any ashtami in Krishna paksha, all of which are sacred days of lord Bhairav

Bhairavashtami (1950 to 2050)