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Shaiva
काल भैरव
Kaal Bhairava
Guardian of Time · Kotwal of Kashi
ॐ
Mantra
ॐ कालभैरवाय नमः
Salutations to Bhairava, lord of time.
Story & significance
Bhairava sprang from Shiva's wrath to humble Brahma's pride. He guards every Shiva temple and is the protector of Kashi, where devotees seek his permission before staying in the holy city.
- Vahana (mount)
- Dog
- Consort
- Bhairavi
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Sacred temples
- Kaal Bhairav, Varanasi
- Kaal Bhairav, Ujjain