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{{Short description|Eight manifestations of Bhairava}}
[[File:SriSwarnaKalaBhairavar.JPG|thumb|Maha Kala Bhairava]]
'''Ashta Bhairavas''' ("Eight [[Bhairava]]s") are eight manifestations of the Hindu god [[Bhairava]], a ferocious aspect of the god [[Shiva]]. They guard and control the eight directions. Each Bhairava has seven sub Bhairavas under him. All of the Bhairavas are ruled and controlled by Maha Kala Bhairava (shown in picture), who is considered the supreme ruler of time of the universe and the chief form of Bhairava.

Listed below are the Ashta Bhairava, along with their ruling goddesses, their [[vahana]] (mount), and the direction each guards. Also given are their lucky stones, and the consecrated temples in [[Tamil Nadu]], India, where people born on the listed nakshatras get the Ashta Bhairava’s favours and Dosha Nivritti (remedies for problems).

The Ashta Bhairavas, all 8 of them, can be seen at [[Kashi Vishwanath Temple]], [[Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi]] & [[Aragalur]] Sri Kamanada Eswar Temple, Shri Mahabairavar Rudra Aalayam, Chengalpattu.

== Asithanga Bhairava==

This form is white complexioned and has four arms. In his four hands, he holds the rosary, kamandal, sword and skull cup.

* Ruling goddess/Consort: [[Brahmani]]
* [[Vahana]]: Swan
* Direction: East
* Temple: Sattanathar Temple, [[Sirkazhi]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Kanniks Kannikeswaran |url=http://templenet.com/Tamilnadu/s088.html |title=Sirkali Bhramapureeswarar -Thoniappar Temple - Shivastalam |publisher=Templenet.com |date= |accessdate=2012-09-01}}</ref> and [[Thirukkandiyur Siva Temple|Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar Temple, Thirukandiyur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://templesoftamilnadu.co.in/2010/04/thiru-kandiyur/ |title=Thiru Kandiyur |publisher=Temples of Tamilnadu |date= 30 April 2010|accessdate=2012-09-01}}</ref>
* [[Nakshatra|Nakshatram/ Birth Star]]: Punarpoosam, Visakam, Purattadhi
* Stone: Yellow Sapphire
*Ruling God : Brahma
*Governs graha : Guru (Jupiter)

== Ruru Bhairava==

This form is light blue complexioned and has four arms. In his four arms he holds the deer, axe, sword and bowl.

* Ruling goddess/Consort: [[Maheshvari]]
* [[Vahana]]: Ox
* Direction: Southeast
* Temple: Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Thirumarugal
* [[Nakshatra|Nakshatram/ Birth Star]]: Karthikai, Uthiradam, Uthiram
* Stone: Ruby
* Ruling god : Shiva
* Governs Graha: Shukra (Venus)

== Chanda Bhairava==

This form is fair complexioned and has four arms. The bow, arrow, sword and bowl are held in these arms.

* Ruling goddess/Consort: [[Kaumari]]
* [[Vahana]]: Peacock
* Direction: South
* Temple: [[Vaitheeswaran Koil]]
* [[Nakshatra|Nakshatram/ Birth Star]]: Mirugaseerisham, Chithirai, Avittam
* Stone: coral
* Governs Graha: Mangal (Mars)

== Krodha Bhairava==

This form is dark blue complexioned and has four arms in which he holds the conch, discus, mace and bowl.

* Ruling goddess/Consort: [[Vaishnavi (Matrika goddess)|Vaishnavi]]
* [[Vahana]]: Eagle
* Direction: South-West
* Temple: [[Thiruvisanallur]], Thirunaraiyur<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kumbakonam-temples.blogspot.sg/2009/12/ramanathaswami-temple-thirunaraiyur.html |title=Navagraha Temples|Tamilnadu Temples Information website| |publisher=Kumbakonam-temples.blogspot.sg |date= |accessdate=2012-09-01}}</ref>
* [[Nakshatra|Nakshatram/ Birth Star]]: Rohini, Hastham, Thiruvonam
* Stone: Pearl
* Governs Graha: Shani (Saturn)

== Unmatta Bhairava==

This form is golden complexioned and has four arms in which he holds the sword, skull cup, [[pestle]] and shield.

* Ruling goddess/Consort: [[Jwala ji]], [[Varahi]]
* [[Vahana]]: Horse
* Direction: West
* Temple: [[Veezhinathar Kovil, Thiruveezhimizhalai|Thiruveezhimizhalai]], Bilur, [[Amona, Tamil Nadu|Amona]]
* Governs Graha: Budha (Mercury)

== Kapala Bhairava==

This form has a shining-yellow complexion and has four arms in which he holds the thunderbolt, noose, sword and bowl.

* Ruling goddess/Consort: [[Indrani]]
* [[Vahana]]: Elephant
* Direction: North-West
* Temple: Thiruvirkudi, Thirupanthuruthi
* [[Nakshatra|Nakshatram/ Birth Star]]: Bharani, Pooram, Puradam
* Stone: Diamond
* Governs Graha: Chandra (Moon)

== Bheeshana Bhairava==

This form is blood-red complexioned and has four arms in which the sword, skull cup, trident and pestle are held.

* Ruling goddess/Consort: [[Chamunda]]
* [[Vahana]]: [[Lion]]
* Direction: North
* Temple: [[Rameswaram]], [[Piranmalai]]
* [[Nakshatra|Nakshatram/ Birth Star]]: Thiruvadhirai, Swati, Sadayam, Ashwini, Magha, Mula
* Governs Graha: Ketu

== Samhara Bhairava==

This form has a lightning-yellow-orange complexion and has ten arms in which he holds the trident, drum, conch, mace, discus, sword, bowl, skull-topped staff, noose and a goad.

* Ruling goddess/Consort: [[Chandi]]
* [[Vahana]]: [[Dog]]
* Direction: Northeast
* Temple: Thiruvenkadu, [[Kolli Hills|Kolli Malai]], Vairavanpatti,<ref>{{cite web|last=Krishnan |first=Shamala |url=http://ancientindiantemple.blogspot.sg/2009/02/kundrakudi-and-vairavan-temple.html |title=Ancient Temples of India: kundrakudi and Vairavan temple, Thirupathore, Madurai |publisher=Ancientindiantemple.blogspot.sg |date=2009-02-10 |accessdate=2012-09-01}}</ref> Hosur
* [[Nakshatra|Nakshatram/ Birth Star]]: Ayilyam, Ketai, Revathi
* Governs Planet: Rahu

==References==
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==External links==

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