Bhairav · भैरव
श्री भैरव आरती
Shri Bhairav Aarti
Sundays, Tuesdays, Bhairav Ashtami, Kal Bhairav puja
Sung at Kal Bhairav and Batuk Bhairav mandirs — fierce protector form of Shiva.
Verse 1
देवनागरी
जय भैरव देवा, प्रभु जय भैरव देवा।
जय कालभैरवनाथा, स्वामी संकट हरना॥
Transliteration
Jai Bhairav Deva, prabhu jai Bhairav Deva
Jai Kaal Bhairavnaatha, swami sankat harna
Meaning
Victory to Lord Bhairav — Kal Bhairavnath, who removes every distress.
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Verse 2
देवनागरी
तेरा भयंकर रूप, ध्यावत सुर-नर-मुनि।
श्वान सवारी प्यारी, गण भूत संगी॥
Transliteration
Tera bhayankar roop, dhyaavat sur-nar-muni
Shwaan savaari pyaari, gan bhoot sangi
Meaning
Your fierce form is meditated upon by gods, men, and sages. The dog is your beloved mount, and the ganas and bhutas accompany you.
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Verse 3
देवनागरी
काशी पुर के स्वामी, कोतवाल कहाओ।
बटुक भैरव बालक रूप, सबको सुख दाओ॥
Transliteration
Kashi pur ke swami, kotwal kahaao
Batuk Bhairav baalak roop, sabko sukh daao
Meaning
Lord of Kashi, you are called the kotwal of the city. As Batuk Bhairav in child-form, grant joy to all.