- Source: Ashta Bhairava
The Ashta Bhairavas (Sanskrit: अष्टभैरवः, romanized: Aṣṭabhairavah, lit. 'eight Bhairavas') are the eight manifestations of the Hindu god Bhairava, 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. The Ashta Bhairavas are described to be subordinate to Kālabhairava, who is considered the supreme ruler of time in the universe and the chief form of Bhairava.
Description
Temples
All eight of the Ashta Bhairavas are featured at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi, Sri Kamanada Ishwarar Temple, Aragalur, Sri Mahabhairavar Rudra Alayam, Chengalpattu.
References
See also
Ashta Lakshmi
Ashtamangala
Ashtavinayaka
Ashtabharya
External links
Ashta Bhairavas List
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Ashta Bhairava
- Bhairava
- Bhairava Ashtami
- List of Bhairava temples
- Ishana
- Bhairava (disambiguation)
- Kal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain
- Matrikas
- Mayura (mythology)
- Narayanhiti Palace
