STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: The grand celebrations of annual Shri Kaal Bhairav Dev Jayanti started here on Sunday with taking out of a ‘Prabhat Pheri’ from the premises of Bhairav Dev Temple, Bhairav Chowk. In wake of ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the weeklong celebrations have been curtained to 5 days only keeping in view the safety of people in view. Under the Chairmanship of Pandit Rumil Sharma, grand level decorations and preparations were made as per past practice. As per Pt Rumil Sharma, “All prayers are incomplete without paying obeisance to Shri Kaal Bhairav, who resides in Bhrikuti (eye-brows) of Bhagwan Shiva and is equally important like Bhagwan Ganesh who is offered obeisance before start of any prayer. Rudra Avtar of Bhagwan Shiv in form of Kaal Bhairav is worshipped to overcome all hurdles besides curing all curses. One should worship Shri Kaal Bhairav to seek blissful blessings in every sphere of life. Every year during this pious festival, people from all walks of life actively participate in the spiritual celebrations to safeguard themselves from all kinds of evils.” The Prabhat Pheri, which was taken out in early morning by devotees of Kaal Bhairav, was attended by a large number of people from all castes and creeds. After passing through various parts of old city, it culminated back at temple premises. People enroute welcomed the devotees with fresh flowers and their paths were also decorated. A Bike Rally is also organised wherein a number of bikers participated and sought blessings of Kaal Bhairav.
