Tag: Kal Bhairav

Bhairava is a Hindu deity, a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. Bhairava originated in Hindu legends and is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike. He is worshipped throughout India and Nepal.

Bhairava is the wandering form of Lord Shiva and they guard the cardinal points. There are sixty-four Bhairava’s. These sixty-four Bhairava’s are grouped under eight categories and each category is headed by one major Bhairava. The major eight Bhairava’s are called Aṣṭāṅga Bhairava’s.