Mehndipur Balaji Dham is a famous religious place located in Dausa district of Rajasthan. Special worship of Lord Hanuman is performed here, but a unique feature of this temple is – here Bhairavababa is worshiped before the worship of Hanuman ji. Why this tradition is and how Bhairavababa was born is an ancient and mysterious nutritional story behind it.
Birth of Bhairavababa: a divine story
According to mythological beliefs, Bhairavababa is an angry and rage form of Lord Shiva. It is said that Bhairav was born from the anger of Shiva, when he resolved to end sin and unrighteousness from the world. According to a legend, when the anger of Lord Shiva took a terrible form, a fierce deity appeared with the same anger who was called Bhairava. He was the protector of unrighteous destruction and religion. Their presence removes untrue and darkness. The form of Bhairavababa was so fierce that the gods and sages also feared them. But his role was to perform universal justice, so that there was a balance in the world.
Bhairavababa’s role in Mehndipur Balaji
Bhairavababa is worshiped as ‘Kotwal’ in Mehndipur Balaji Temple. Religious belief is that he is the guards of the court of Balaji (Hanuman ji). The reason why Bhairavababa is worshiped before Hanuman ji in this temple is also related to this. The first worship of Bhairavababa means to control and establish peace and peace of all negative forces and evil spirits, so that devotees can enter Hanuman’s court with full devotion and pure heart.
How did this tradition of worship begin?
It is said that many years ago there was terrible phantom, ghost incidents and terror of tantric powers in this region. The faith of the local people was broken. Then Lord Hanuman appointed Bhairavababa as the Kotwal of his court. Bhairavababa controlled evil powers and made the temple and the surrounding area holy and safe. Since then, devotees enter the temple only by worshiping Bhairavababa. By doing this, evil powers are removed and devotees get the grace of Hanuman ji.
Importance of Skanda Purana and Bhairavababa
Special mention of Bhairavababa is also found in Skanda Purana. It has been called the great watchman who protects religion, who is always aware against sin and evil. According to mythological texts, purity in the temple remains with the presence of Bhairavababa and the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled.
Unity of Bhairavababa and Hanuman ji
The worship of Bhairavababa and Hanuman ji in the temple also gives a message that power and justice go together. While Hanuman ji is the god of force and devotion, Bhairavaba is a symbol of justice and punishment. The pair provides both spiritual security and mental peace to the devotees.
