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Ashtabhairava Murthi - The Eight Aspects of Lord Bhairav
Bhairav has eight aspects to him which are symbolized with 8 primary aspects of fear. These are -
- Kala Bhairava � Black as time is seen which spares none.
- Asitanga Bhairava � Black limbed meaning limbs of terror.
- Samhara Bhairava � Destruction and annihilation.
- Ruru Bhairava � Wild dogs meaning destruction which chases you.
- Krodha Bhairava � Anger or terrible wrath.
- Kapala Bhairava � The skull which symbolizes death through destruction.
- Rudra Bhirava � The terrible.
- Unmatta Bhairava � The raging one.