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Mahakala Bhairava

महाकाल भैरव
Also known as: Mahākāla Bhairava

About

The fierce form of Bhairava associated with time. Guardian of the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Represents the absolute, primordial energy of destruction and protection.

Attributes

TimeProtectionFierceKashi guardian

Symbols

Skull staffDogTrishulaTime
Vahana (Mount)
Dog

Associated Mantras

Om Mahākāla Bhairavāya namaḥ
Kala Bhairava Ashtakam

Festivals

Kala Bhairava Jayanti

Scriptures

Bhairava TantraShiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

VaranasiPan-India

Iconography

Fierce form, black or dark blue. Three eyes, crown of skulls. Holding trishula, damaru, skull bowl. Standing on a corpse. Accompanied by a dog.