Answer in Details
If you have received such guidance in your dream, you may consider beginning the worship of Batuk Bhairava with devotion and sincerity. Here are some steps you can follow:
1. Cleanse Yourself and the Space: Bathe and clean the area where you will perform the puja.
2. Set Up an Altar: Place an image or idol of Batuk Bhairava on a clean altar.
3. Offerings: Offer flowers, incense, oil lamps (deepam), and naivedya (food offering, such as sweets or fruits).
4. Chant Mantras: Recite the Batuk Bhairava mantra or the Bhairava Ashtakam. A common mantra is:
> “Om Batukaya Hum Phat”
5. Meditation: Sit quietly and meditate on Lord Bhairava, seeking his guidance and protection.
6. Regularity: Perform this worship regularly, especially on Tuesdays or during the night, as these are considered auspicious for Bhairava.
It is also good to maintain purity of mind and body, and to cultivate devotion, truthfulness, and humility, as taught by Lord Shiva.
If you are new to these practices, you may also seek guidance from a knowledgeable priest or devotee of Lord Shiva for more detailed rituals. Remember, the most important element is your sincerity and faith in Lord Shiva.