Throughout this period, the Lord, in the shape of Dandapani, rides on his Pet dog. He is called Dandapani, as he wields a Danda or rod, to punish sinners. Devotees preserve an all-night time vigil to the night time of Bhairava Ashtami, praying and singing the praises in their Lord. https://knoxapbpb.digiblogbox.com/52256720/the-2-minute-rule-for-bhairav