INTRODUCTION : 
Kala Bhairava is a Hindu god and considered as an avatar of Lord Shiva. He is also referred in Buddhist texts. He is worshiped all over India, and also in some Asian countries. He is the one who destroys fear from the minds of human beings and gives courage, wisdom, knowledge and boldness. By worshiping him, we will be able to face any difficult situations with ease. Bhairava mainly safe guards his sincere devotees from their enemies. He is regarded as the supreme protector of the entire universe. Once, Lord Brahma has also got five heads similar to Lord Shiva. Due to that he has become pride, and considered himself as the supreme deity. In order to control his pride, Lord Shiva took the form of Kala Bhairava and removed one of Brahma's heads. Due to the action of Kala Bhairava, Lord Brahma’s ego was controlled and he surrendered at the feet of Kala Bhairava. Kala Bhairava, is said to be safe guarding the Shakti peeths. Since bhairava was created by Lord Shiva, he is also considered as his son. Bhairava usually appears in the standing form with four hands. His vehicle is dog. Bhairava is also worshipped as Ashta Bhairavas.
1. Asithanga Bhairavar
2. Chanda Bhairavar
3. Kapala Bhairavar
4. Krodha Bhairavar
5. Unmatta Bhairavar
6. Bhishana Bhairavar
7. Ruru Bhairavar
8. Samhara Bhairavar
Bhairava protects the persons suffering from mental and physical weakness and also protects the women. He also relieves us from various dreaded diseases and gives us a sound mind and a sound body. He helps us to do our activities properly in our daily life, and boosts our spiritual energy.
He is the reliever of the sins of the people and makes us to do good karmic deeds and also relieves us from navagraha doshams. Bhairava is worshipped by lot of devotees in the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi and at the Kal Bhairav temple, Ujjain. Kala Bhairava is the Guru of Lord Shani Bhagavan. His birth day is celebrated as Kala-Bhairava Jayanti. Kala Bhairava’s temples are found all over india. Mainly in the following states he is popularly worshiped by the people:
1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Punjab
4. Andhra Pradesh
5. Assam
6. Delhi
7. Gujarat
8. Himachal Pradesh
9. Karnataka
IMPORTANCE
Bhairava’s shrines are found in most of the Shiva temples. He will be decorated with flowers and various abhishekhams will be done during the Rahu Kalam time. Devotee’s prayers will be answered immediately due to the kindness of Lord Kalabhairava, and they will live happily and peacefully with all sorts of prosperity in their life.
Let us worship the divine avatar and be blessed.
“OM SREE KALA BHAIRAVARE NAMAHA”
“OM MATA BHAIRAVIYE NAMAHA”
“OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
