Kalashtami, or Maha
kalaBhairavashtami, is the most positive day dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava.
Lord kala Bhairava is a expression of Lord Shiva. Kala Bhairava is the God of
Time – Kal means 'time' and 'Bhairava' the expression of Shiva. Ashtami after
Poornima, the eighth day after full moon, is careful the ideal day to
propitiate Kala Bhairava. In 2015, Kala Bhairavashtami is on Dec 03.
Lord Kala Bhairava is also known as Kshetrapalaka, the warden of the temple. In honor of this, keys to the temple are ceremonially submitted to Lord Kaala Bhairava at temple closing time and are received from him at opening time.
Lord Kala Bhairava is also known as Kshetrapalaka, the warden of the temple. In honor of this, keys to the temple are ceremonially submitted to Lord Kaala Bhairava at temple closing time and are received from him at opening time.
The vahana (vehicle) of
Lord Kaala Bhairava is the dog. Feeding and taking care of dogs is another way
of showing our devotion to Lord Kaala Bhairava.
There are eight types of
Bhairavas and they are called ashta Bhairavas. They are Asithanga Bhairavar, Ruru
Bhairavar, Chanda Bhairavar, Krodha Bhairavar, Unmatta Bhairavar, Kapala
Bhairavar, Bhishana Bhairavar and Samhara Bhairavar. Apart from these eight
forms there is yet another form called Swarna akarshana Bahiravar. Maha
Bhairavar is said to be Shiva himself.
The Swarna akarshana
Bhairavar has red nature and clothed in golden dress. He has moon in his head.
He has four hands. In one of the hands he carries a golden boat. He gives
wealth and wealth.
