27/11/2021
Happy Bhairavar Asthami! May He showers all his blessings.
Ashta Bhairava
Ashta Bhairava are eight manifestations of Kaal Bhairav. They are the guardians and controller of eight directions. Each Bhairav has eight sub Bhairavs under him. So there are 64 Bhairavs in total. All of the Bhairavs are ruled and controlled by Maha Swarna Kala Bhairava, who is considered the supreme ruler of time of the universe and the chief form of Bhairava.
The 8 Bhairavas
Kaal Bhairava
Sri Asithaanga Bhairava
Sri Asithaanga Bhairavar
Sri Asithaanga Bhairav
Consort: Bhrami
Vahana: Swan
Direction: East
Worship Benefits: Gives creative ability.
Sri Unmatha Bhairava
Sri Unmatha Bhairavar
Sri Unmatha Bhairav
Consort: Vaarahi
Vahana: Horse
Direction: West
Worship Benefits: Controls negative ego and harmful self talk.
Sri Bheeshana Bhairava
Sri Bheeshana Bhairavar
Sri Bheeshana Bhairav
Consort: Chamundi
Vahana: Lion
Direction: North
Worship Benefits: Obliterates evil spirits and negativity.
Sri Chanda Bhairava
Sri Chanda Bhairavar
Sri Chanda Bhairav
Consort: Koumaari
Vahana: Peacock
Direction: South
Worship Benefits: Gives incredible energy, cuts competition and rivals.
Sri Ruru Bhairava
Sri Ruru Bhairavar
Sri Ruru Bhairav
Consort: Maaheshwari
Vahana: Ox (Rishabam)
Direction: South-East
Worship Benefits: Divine educator.
Sri Krodha Bhairava
Sri Krodha Bhairavar
Sri Krodha Bhairav
Consort: Vaishnavi
Vahana: Eagle (Garuda)
Direction: South-West
Worship Benefits: Gives you the power to take massive action.
Sri Samhaara Bhairava
Sri Samhaara Bhairavar
Sri Samhaara Bhairav
Consort: Chandi
Vahana: Dog
Direction: North-East
Worship Benefits: Complete dissolution of old negative karmas.
Sri Kapaala Bhairava
Sri Kapaala Bhairavar
Sri Kapaala Bhairav
Consort: Indrani
Vahana: Elephant
Direction: North-West
Worship Benefits: Ends all unrewarding work and action.
Each of the Bhairava’s manifestations represent, Akash, air, fire, water and earth and the other three being sun, moon and atma. Each of the Bhairavs are different in appearance, have different weapons, different vahanas. They also represent the Ashta Lakshmis.