Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 7: The annual bhandara (community lunch) of Lord Bhairavnath is being organised at the ancient temple of Lord Bhairavnath at Upper Bazaar in Panjtirthi area of old city on November 15.
“A Prabhat Pheri (morning procession) will be taken out from the premises of temple of Lord Bhairav Nath, who is the fifth Rudra of Lord Shiva, on November 9, which after passing through various parts of the old city will culminate back at its originating point,” Pandit Rumil Sharma, head of Prachin Shri Bhairav Mandir Committee told reporters here.
He said thousands of devotees from various parts of the state are expected to visit the temple and pay obeisance on November 15.
“All the arrangements have been put in place to ensure hassle-free movement of the people in the area. The entire area from Chowk Chabutra to Dhounthly Bazaar is being decorated and illuminated,” he said.
He also said the congregations of at least 52 communities would be held on November 14.
“We request all the people to attend bhandara and seek the blessings of Lord bhairavnath,” Sharma said.
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