Kalashtami Special Feed the Dogs Seva in Kashi (Shwan Seva)
Why Serve Dogs on Kalashtami?
Kalashtami is dedicated to Kaal Bhairav and Shwan (dog) is his sacred vahana. Dogs near his temple are revered as connected to his divine presence, not as ordinary animals but as living extensions of his grace. Feeding them on Kalashtami is described as the most direct seva a person can offer Bhairav. During Kaal Bhairav’s aarti, dogs are said to raise their voices like conch shells, echoing the sacred worship around them. To feed them on this day is to become part of that.
Why Batuk Bhairav Temple, Kashi?
Kaal Bhairav is the eternal Kotwal of Kashi, the divine guardian of the city. Batuk Bhairav is his gentle, compassionate child form, and his temple has long been a refuge for the dogs of Kashi. Here, they are cared for, fed by purohits, and looked after as part of the temple’s own sacred responsibility. Shwan Seva performed here on Kalashtami does not simply feed a hungry animal. It honours what this temple has quietly stood for all along.
Through Sri Mandir, the complete Shwan Seva is performed at Batuk Bhairav Temple, Kashi on Kalashtami, in your name. A video reaches you within 24–48 hours.
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