Batuk Bhairav Jayanti is the first appearance of Batuk Bhairav, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. In 2025, Batuk Bhairav Jayanti date is June 5.
Baba Batuk Nath (Batuk Bhairav) is mainly worshipped by Tantric followers and the Aghoras. This form of Shiva is more famous in North India than Southern parts of the country.
Batuk Bhairav Jayanti is observed on Shukla Paksha Dashami in Jyeshta Month. This day is also popular as Ganga Dussehra. It is celebrated ceremoniously in Ujjain, Varanasi, and many other famous Shiva Temples in North India.