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Kaal Bhairav is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, who is known as 'The destroyer'
The day on which Shiv manifested as Kala Bhairav is known as Kala Bhairav Ashtami.
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Kaal Bhairav is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, who is known as 'The destroyer'
The day on which Shiv manifested as Kala Bhairav is known as Kala Bhairav Ashtami.
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Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, or Kaal Bhairava Ashtami, is the day on which Bhagwan Shiva manifested as Kaal Bhairav.
This day falls on Ashtami Tithi, Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. x.com
This day falls on Ashtami Tithi, Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. x.com
Origin Of Bhairav
The origin of Bhairava can be traced to a conversation between Brahma and Vishnu which is recounted in the Shiva Mahapurana Sata Rudra Samhita Chaper -8
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The origin of Bhairava can be traced to a conversation between Brahma and Vishnu which is recounted in the Shiva Mahapurana Sata Rudra Samhita Chaper -8
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According to the philosophy of Kapalikas, Bhairava, being the cause of the creation of the universe, and then its dissolution, manifests itself in seven forms, & also in 8 form as the eternal Samhara-Bhairava, which is Paramatman.
Legend Linked with Aแนฃแนญฤแน ga Bhairavas : x.com
Legend Linked with Aแนฃแนญฤแน ga Bhairavas : x.com
Thus, Bhairava appears in eight (ashta) forms. The first 7 forms are Asitanga, Ruru, Canda, Krodha, Unmatta, Kapala, Bhishana and are respectively identified with the gods Vishnu, Brahma, Surya, Rudra, Indra, Chandra and Yama.
8th form, Samhara Bhairava, is the true Bhairava. x.com
8th form, Samhara Bhairava, is the true Bhairava. x.com
8 Bhairavas โ โ also corresponds to Vedic deities of cardinal points:
Indra Agni Yama Nirriti Varuna Vayu Kubera Ishana
Bhairavas are the protectors of the cardinal points Kshetrapalas, they protect the place of the sadhana & sadhaka himself from various destructive influences x.com
Indra Agni Yama Nirriti Varuna Vayu Kubera Ishana
Bhairavas are the protectors of the cardinal points Kshetrapalas, they protect the place of the sadhana & sadhaka himself from various destructive influences x.com
The 8 Matrikas are manifestations of one Goddess, so Bhairavas are manifestations of one Bhairava-tattva. Each aspect of the Goddess has its own Bhairava.
These Ashta Bhairavas & Ashta Matrikas have dreadful forms x.com
These Ashta Bhairavas & Ashta Matrikas have dreadful forms x.com
Sixty-four Bhairavas and their Shakti
Shiva Agamas" say that from the body of each of the above 8 Bhairavas, eight more Bhairavas emerged. Thus, a total of 64 forms of Bhairavas are obtained, which stand guard over the Universe.
List of 64 Yoginis Along with 64 Bhairavas x.com
Shiva Agamas" say that from the body of each of the above 8 Bhairavas, eight more Bhairavas emerged. Thus, a total of 64 forms of Bhairavas are obtained, which stand guard over the Universe.
List of 64 Yoginis Along with 64 Bhairavas x.com
Description of Asitanga Groups of Bhairavas according to Rudrayamala
8 group includes Vishalaksha Marttanda Modaka-priya Svacchanda Vighna-santushta Khecara & Sacharachara.
They are all golden in color & well built, holding in their hands trishul damaru & khadga x.com
8 group includes Vishalaksha Marttanda Modaka-priya Svacchanda Vighna-santushta Khecara & Sacharachara.
They are all golden in color & well built, holding in their hands trishul damaru & khadga x.com
The group headed by Ruru includes the following Bhairavas: Kroda-damshtra, Jatadhara, Vishvarupa, Virupaksha, Nanarupadhara, Vajrahasta and Mahakaya.
The color of the Bhairavas of this group is pure white, they carry in their hands (rudraksha mala ankusha a scroll & vina. x.com
The color of the Bhairavas of this group is pure white, they carry in their hands (rudraksha mala ankusha a scroll & vina. x.com
Canda, Pralayantaka, Bhumikampa, Nilakantha, Vishnu, Kulapalaka, Mundapala and Kamapala form the third group. They are beautiful. They are blue in color and hold agni, shakti, mace and cup in their hands. x.com
The group headed by Krodha includes Pingalekshana, Abhrarupa, Dharapala, Kutila, Mantranayaka, Rudra and Pitamaha. They are all smoky in color and carry a dagger, shield, long sword and ax. x.com
The Unmatta-Bhairava group includes Vatukanayaka, Shankara, Bhutavetala, Trinetra, Tripurantaka, Varada and Parvatavasa. They are beautiful, their bodies are snow-white, they hold in their hands a cup, shield, mace and a short spear. x.com
Kapala, Shashibhushana, Hasticarmambaradhara, Yogisha, Brahmarakshasa, Sarvajna, Sarva-devesha and Sarva-bhutahridi-sthita form a marching group and they are all yellow and carry the same weapons as in the previous group. x.com
Bhishana, Bhayahara, Sarvajna, Kalagni-Maharaudra, Dakshina, Mukhara and Asthira form the seventh group. They all carry the same weapons as the aforementioned group and are colored in red x.com
In Samharabhairavas group there are Atiriktanga, Kalagni, Priyankara, Hriananda, Vishalaksha and Dakshasamsthita. These bhairavas are dazzling in color, reminiscent of lightning. They carry the same weapons as in the previous group. x.com
Normally in Shiva temples, idols of Bhairava are situated in the north, facing southern direction. He is also called Kแนฃhetrapฤla.
Beside This Bhairava are present within or near most Jyotirlingas & Shakti Peethas
Each Shaktipeeth is accompanied by a dedicated to Bhairava ๐ x.com
Beside This Bhairava are present within or near most Jyotirlingas & Shakti Peethas
Each Shaktipeeth is accompanied by a dedicated to Bhairava ๐ x.com
8 Matrikas correspond to 8 Bhairavas. Each of the 8 Matrikas governs 8 more Matrikas, so they form 8 chakras of 64 Yoginis & Bhairavas
Matrikas & Bhairavas are present in Mahashoddha-nyasa of The Shri Vidya tradition, where each of 8t Bhairavas, as well as each of the 8 Matrikas x.com
Matrikas & Bhairavas are present in Mahashoddha-nyasa of The Shri Vidya tradition, where each of 8t Bhairavas, as well as each of the 8 Matrikas x.com
Asper Skanda Puran Kashi Khand, Chapter 31
A person who circumambulates Lord Kaal Bhairav eight times will be absolved of all the sins committed by him. A devotee who worships Kala Bhairav for six months will attain all types of Siddhi. x.com
A person who circumambulates Lord Kaal Bhairav eight times will be absolved of all the sins committed by him. A devotee who worships Kala Bhairav for six months will attain all types of Siddhi. x.com
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