Throughout this period, the Lord, in the shape of Dandapani, rides on his dog. He is named Dandapani, as he wields a Danda or rod, to punish sinners. Devotees continue to keep an all-night vigil about the night time of Bhairava Ashtami, praying and singing the praises of their Lord. https://juliushogwj.blogzag.com/71231574/bhairav-for-dummies