Bhairava is a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. There are 64 Bhairavas grouped under eight categories, each headed by a major Bhairava controlling one of the eight directions. The supreme ruler is Maha Swarna Kala Bhairava, also known as Kala Bhairava, who rules time. Bhairavas are worshipped as protectors, guarding the eight directions and temples, with temple keys left before the Bhairava idol when closed.
Bhairava is a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. There are 64 Bhairavas grouped under eight categories, each headed by a major Bhairava controlling one of the eight directions. The supreme ruler is Maha Swarna Kala Bhairava, also known as Kala Bhairava, who rules time. Bhairavas are worshipped as protectors, guarding the eight directions and temples, with temple keys left before the Bhairava idol when closed.
Bhairava is a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. There are 64 Bhairavas grouped under eight categories, each headed by a major Bhairava controlling one of the eight directions. The supreme ruler is Maha Swarna Kala Bhairava, also known as Kala Bhairava, who rules time. Bhairavas are worshipped as protectors, guarding the eight directions and temples, with temple keys left before the Bhairava idol when closed.
Bhairava (Sanskrit, "Terrible, Frightful") is a Hindu deity, a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated
with annihilation.[1][2][3][4] Bhairava originated in Hindu legends and is sacred
to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike. He is worshiped throughout India and Nepal.[5][6] 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 Ast ga Bhairava's. The Ashta Bhairava's control the eight directions of this universe. Each Bhairava has eight sub Bhairavas under them, totaling 64 Bhairava's. All of the Bhairavas are ruled and controlled by Maha Swarna Kala Bhairava otherwise known as Kala Bhairava, who is the supreme ruler of time of this universe as per Hindu scriptures. Bhairavi is the consort of Kala Bhairava[7] Bhairava is also called as protector, as he guards the eight directions of the universe. In all Hindu temples, there will be a Bhairava idol. This Bhairava is the protector of the temple. In Shiva temples, when the temple is closed, the keys are placed before Bhairava. Bhairava is also described as the protector of women. He is described as the protector of the timid and in general women who are timid in nature. [8][9]