Location
Situated with in the near vicinity of the main temple complex, Bhairav Nath Temple holds much religious significance. It is believed that, when the Kedarnath temple remains closed during winter due to heavy snow fall, the deity in Bhairavnath temple guards the main temple complex.
It upholds a beautiful legend, which reveals the deity’s close association with Vaishno Devi. The legend says that this guardian deity of the Kedarnath temple is blessed with Vaishno Devi and whoever visits her holy abode will also pay their respect to Bairavnath. So the popular belief is that a visit to Vaishno Devi would remain incomplete with out the darshan of Bhairavnath temple at Kedarnath.