Kala
Bhairava Temple of Nepal
Nepal has several Bhairava temples. Out of
these, the Kala Bairava temple is situated in Hanuman Dokha, Durbaar Square of
Kathmandu. This temple is now a part of World Heritage Sites, UNESCO.
Main
Deity – Bhairav is
considered the fiercest form of Lord Shiva. The Kala Bhairav idol in this
temple is considered to have been sculpted in the 5th or 6th
century. This idol was discovered among fields during the reign of king Pratap
Malla (17th century).
The lord here stands more than 12 foot tall
and is one of the largest stone idols in the Kathmandu valley. He is dark in
color and has four hands. In each hand he the carries noose, trident, drum and
skull.
Temple
Legend– Kala Bhairav has a
shrine in many shiva temples. Legends state that when Sati, daughter of Daksha
chose to marry lord Shiva, Daksha refused the alliance and organized a yagya
where he invited everyone except Shiva. When Shiva entered the yagya Daksha
belittled him. On hearing this Sati jumped into the yagya fire. Shiva then
manifested into his most ferocious form and killed Daksha by beheading him. He
then picked up Sati’s charred body and continued to dance around the world for
days. Fearing that this would cause the destruction of the world, Lord Vishnu
used his sudarshan Chakra to cut Sati’s body into pieces. Wherever these pieces
fell a Shakti Peeth emerged. Hence every Shakti Peeth has a Kaal Bhairav shrine
near itself.
Festivals
and Prayers –
Bhairav Ashtami or Bhairav Jayanti is a huge
festival at this temple.
Lord Kaal Bhairav is said to be a protector of
truth and it is believed that nobody could lie in front of him as this lie
could cost the person his life.
It is also believed that the lord removes
feelings of jealousy and hatred.
Contact
Information –
Phone number - +977 – 9803021519
Content: Ananya
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