There is a strong presence of Bhairava cult in Rajasthan.
Practically in every village of Rajasthan, under the Shami tree, an image or symbol
of Bhairava is found. At the time of Durga Puja Bhairava along with his dog is
worshiped first.
When a son is born, supposedly by the grace of Bhairava, he
is named after him as Bhairon Singh, Bhauridan, Bhairubaksha etc.
Bhairava of Malasi is quite prominent. It is believed that
his influence works on new born babies. Generally virgins are desisted from
visiting Bhairava temple. If a virgin, before her marriage, takes the prasada
of Bhairava she must then visit Bhairava temple after her marriage to offer him
worship.
Bhairava, in Rajasthan, is also considered as deity of
cremation ground. The members of Bhopa community, before moving out for seeking
alms, visit cremation ground and offer worship to him.
Jains and Muslims also worship Bhairava. Instead of mean and
liquor Jains offer him fruits. Muslims worship him as Yati Bhairava.