The fierce warrior form of Shiva, born from Shiva's wrath to destroy Daksha's sacrifice. Worshipped across South India as a fierce protector deity, often at village boundaries and in Veerabhadra temples. Represents divine anger against injustice and the protection of dharma.
Fierce warrior with multiple arms holding sword, trishula, shield, bow, and arrow. Fierce expression, matted hair, crown of skulls. Often depicted with Bhadrakali.