On the occasion of Bhairav Ashtami, around 1351 types of bhog, including liquors and cigarettes, were offered to Lord Bhairavnath on Wednesday evening at the 56 Bhairav temples in Bhagtipura, Ujjain.
There is a tradition of offering liquor at Ujjain’s Kaal Bhairav temple.The Bhairav Ashtami festival has been celebrated here since the ancient era. As a result, Bhairav Baba was attractively adorned, and after worship, Maha Bhog was offered. The specialty of the Mahabhog was that different types of liquor, cigarettes, bhang, and weed were also offered among the 1351 types of dishes.
The devotees provide the ingredients for Mahabhog, which are then distributed to the devotees after Bhog is offered to Bhairavnath.
1351 types of dishes include 390 types of incense sticks, 200 types of other, 180 types of face masks, 64 kinds of chocolate, 55 types of sweets, 45 types of biscuits, 60 types of Gujarati Namkeen, 56 types of snacks, 75 types of dry fruits, 30 types of gajak, 28 types of soft drinks, 28 types of fruits, 40 types of liquor (Rum, Whiskey, Tequila, Vodka Beer, and Champagne), chillum, cannabis, 40 types of bakery items, 40 types of bakery items, and 60 types of sachet cigarettes
After worshipping Baba Bhairav Nath, devotees’ wishes are said to be granted on this day. The pending works of the devotees get completed, because of which a large number of people come here and bow down their heads before Baba Bhairav Nath.