The girl goddess went ahead and Bhairav followed her.  She kept 'Veer-Langur' on guard outside the cave and asked him not to allow Bhairav to enter the cave.  When the goddess entered the cave, the Bhairav also tried to enter.  Veer-Langur forbade him and terrific battle started.  There after Devi took the form of goddess 'Chandi' and killed Bhairav.  The head flew to a place, presently called Bhairav Ghati.  The temple has been constructed at the same spot.  The body of Bhairav remained near the cave and the huge stone, outside the cave is the symbol of Bhairav's body. 

    Although the sword of goddess cut the head of Bhairav, yet Bhairav prayed to mother for mercy.  He said, "Mother, I am not mourning my death as I have died at the hands of mother creator.  But I pray you gracious mother to pardon me.  I did not know you in the girl form.  Mother if you do not forgive my sins then the whole world may hate me."  On hearing the cry of a child addressed to the mother again and again, mother took pity on Bhairav and gave him a boon of liberation.  She said, "My devotees will visit your place after having my 'Darshan'.  The desires of devotees will be fulfilled, if they visit your place."  Accordingly the pilgrims visit Bhairav temple after offering prayers at mother's abode in the cave.

 Mata Rani have blessed devotees

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