Kalabhairava
Kalabhairava is a fierce form of the Hindu god Shiva, embodying time (kalā) and formidable destruction (bhairava). In Hindu cosmology, he is a manifestation of Shiva who presides over time, death, and the cremation ground, and serves as a guardian and protector for devotees, travelers, and the city of Kashi (Varanasi).
Iconographically, Kalabhairava is depicted as a dark, wrathful form of Shiva, often standing or seated, with
Kalabhairava is widely worshipped across India, with a prominent presence in temples dedicated to Bhairava and
Devotees seek protection, courage, and relief from fear of death, and may recite mantras such as Om