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Bhīṣaṇa Bhairava; Saṃhāra Bhairava; Kala Bhairava is conceptualized as the guru-natha (teacher and lord) of the planetary deity Shani (Saturn). [32] [33] Bhairava is known as Bhairavar or Vairavar in Tamil, where he is often presented as a grama devata or village guardian who safeguards the devotee in eight directions (ettu tikku).
Kalabhairav Temple at Adhiyaman Kottai, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu; Sri Kala Bhairava Temple pogular village, Gudiyattam, Tamil Nadu; Sri Swarna Kala Bhairavar Peedam, Kaga Ashram, Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu; Kala Bhairava Temple, Courtallam, Tamil Nadu; Ashta Bhairavar at Sri Kamanada Eswar temple, Aragalur, near Chinna Salem, Tamil Nadu
The Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam, a revered hymn dedicated to him, is especially popular among his devotees. This stotram is believed to be composed by Adi Shankaracharya, and its recitation is said to help alleviate fear, unrest, and negative energy. Kaal Bhairav is worshipped as the lord of time and the controller of life and death.
Bhairava is specifically worshipped for success, wealth, health and obstacle removal. [10] A devotee is said to be freed of sin and the fear of death by observing Bhairava Ashtami. [11] Bhairava Ashtami is observed in Bhairav Prasad Temple in Vaishno Devi hills in Kashmir. On this day, an image of Kala-Bhairava is made in gold or silver and ...
It details the Pitha-devata or Devi (name of goddess at the Pitha), the Kshastradishas (Bhairava, consort of the goddess) and the anga-pratyanga (limbs including ornaments of Sati). Manikarnika at Varanasi with Vishalakshi as the presiding goddess comes in at number 23. A kundala (earring) is the anga-pratyanga and Kala-Bhairava (Kala) is the ...
The Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra (VBT, sometimes spelled in a Hindicised way as Vigyan Bhairav Tantra) is a Shiva Tantra, of the Kaula Trika tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, possibly authored by Guru Keyūravatī. [1]
'eight Bhairavas') are the eight manifestations of the Hindu god Bhairava, [1] a ferocious form of Shiva. They are regarded to guard and control the eight cardinal directions. Each of the Ashta Bhairavas is regarded to preside over eight subordinate Bhairavas, totalling 64 Bhairavas. [2]
On every Thei Pirai Ashtami, special poojas and homam are conducted for Kala Bhairava. The rituals begin in the evening with the Maha Kala Bhairava Homam. It is believed that participation in this homa will protect one from evil and black deeds. The homam or the yagna is followed by special abisheka (ritual bathing) for Kala Bhairava. Punuku, a ...