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Bhairav

Bhairav is a Hindu deity who is revered as a manifestation of Shiva, the supreme god in Hinduism. Bhairav is depicted in Hindu art and literature as a fierce and terrifying deity, with a blue skin, a third eye, and a crown of skulls.

Bhairav is a Hindu deity who is revered as a manifestation of Shiva, the supreme god in Hinduism. Bhairav is depicted in Hindu art and literature as a fierce and terrifying deity, with a blue skin, a third eye, and a crown of skulls. He is usually depicted holding a trident and a drum, and is often shown standing on a human corpse.

In Hindu mythology, Bhairav is associated with death and destruction, and is often depicted as the destroyer of the universe. He is also associated with the concept of time, and is seen as the ruler of the eight directions. Bhairav is also considered to be a guardian deity and is revered as a protector of the people.

Bhairav is an important figure in Hinduism and is revered as a deity of strength and power. He is often invoked in Hindu rituals and ceremonies, and is seen as a protector of the people. Bhairav is also considered to be an avatar, or incarnate manifestation, of Shiva and is revered as a manifestation of Shiva’s divine power and strength.

The main temple dedicated to Bhairav is the Bhairav Temple in the state of Rajasthan, India, which is an important place of pilgrimage for Bhairav devotees. The temple is known for its beautiful and ornate architecture, and is an important cultural and religious site in Rajasthan.

Mythology

It is said that once, Shiva’s wife, Parvati, was taking a bath in the Ganges River when she was interrupted by a group of sages who were performing a ritual. Parvati was enraged by this, and her anger manifested itself in the form of Bhairav, who emerged from the river and attacked the sages.

Shiva, who was meditating at the time, was disturbed by the commotion and emerged from his meditation to find Bhairav attacking the sages. Shiva was furious with Bhairav and struck him with his trident, causing Bhairav to fall to the ground and turn into a shapeless mass of energy.

Shiva then took pity on Bhairav and absorbed him back into his own being, thus reconciling Bhairav with his divine nature. From that moment on, Bhairav was revered as a manifestation of Shiva’s divine power and strength, and was worshipped as a deity in his own right.

In another story, Bhairav is said to have emerged from Shiva’s head as a manifestation of his anger. In this story, Bhairav is said to have been born from the sparks that flew from Shiva’s third eye when he became enraged at the demon Andhakasura. Bhairav is said to have emerged from the sparks, fully formed and armed with a trident and a drum, and went on to defeat Andhakasura and restore peace to the world.

In both stories, Bhairav is depicted as a fierce and terrifying deity, with a blue skin, a third eye, and a crown of skulls. He is usually depicted holding a trident and a drum, and is often shown standing on a human corpse. Despite his fearsome appearance, Bhairav is revered as a protector of the people and is often invoked in Hindu rituals and ceremonies.

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