Ashta Bhairavas

In the last post we saw about Lord Bhairava, how to worship him, his appearance and a gist of his form. In this post we’ll see in brief about his forms, consort, vahana, Direction, temple Nakshatra, moola mantra and benefits of worshipping Him.

There are different flowers and leaves used to perform archana to Lord Bhairava. The Ashta Bhairavas represent the pancha boothas (air, water, space, land, fire) and the three beings (sun, moon and atma). Each Bhairava is unique in appearance, has different vahanas and bestows different blessings representing the AshtaLakshmi.

1. Sri Asithanga Bhairavar

Appearance: Golden complexion, with well-formed limbs, and carries the Trishula, Damaru, Pasha noose and Khadga sword.

Consort : Brahmi

Vahana : Swan

Direction : East

Temple : Sattanathar Temple, Sirkazhi and Brahmasirakanteeswarar Temple, Thirukandiyur.

Nakshatra / Birth Star : Punarpoosam, Visakam, Purattadhi

Stone : Puspharagham (Yellow Sapphire)

Worship Benefits : Gives creative ability.

Asithanga Bhairavar Moola Mantra

Om Hreem Hraam Hreem Hrum Jam Klaam Kleem Klum

Brahmi Devi Samethyaya Asithanga Bhairavaya

Sarva Shaap Nivarthithaya Om Hreem Phat Swahaa

Meaning: I bow down to Asitanga Bhairava who appears with mother Brahmi Devi and removes all curses.

2. Sri Ruru Bhairavar

Appearance: Pure white, adorned with ornaments set with rubies. Ruru carries the akshmala rosary, a Pustaka book, Ankusha, elephant goad and a Vina lute.

Consort : Maaheshwari

Vahana : Ox (Rishabam)

Direction : South-East

Temple : Rathnagiriswarar Temple,Thirumarugal

Nakshatram/ Birth Star : Karthikai, Uthiradam, Uthiram

Stone : Manickam (Ruby)

Worship Benefits : Divine educator.

Ruru Bhairavar Moola Mantra

Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Shreem Shreem Kleem Shreem

Sarva Raja Vashikaraya Sarva Jana Mohanaya

Sarva Vashya Sheegram Sheegram Shreem Kleem Shreem Svaha

Meaning: I bow down to Ruru Bhairava who can bring all people under his control. Let him bless me to win over people.

3. Sri Chanda Bhairavar

Appearance: Blue color and good-looking. Chanda carries Agni, Shakti spear, Gada mace and Kunda water pot.

Consort : Koumaari

Vahana : Peacock

Direction : South

Temple : Vaitheeswaran Koil

Nakshatram/ Birth Star : Mirugasiridam, Chithirai, Avittam

Stone : Pavazham (Coral)

Worship Benefits : Gives incredible energy, cuts competition and rivals.

Chanda Bhairavar Moola Mantra

Om Hreem Sarva Shakti Ruupaya Neela Varnaya

Maha Chanda Bhairavaya Namaha

Meaning: I bow down to Chanda Bhairava who is blue in colour and the repository of all powers.

4. Sri Krodha Bhairavar

Appearance: Smoke color carrying Khetaka shield, a long Khadga sword and Parashu

Consort : Vaishnavi

Vahana : Eagle (Garuda)

Direction : South-West

Temple : Thiruvisanallur, Thirunaraiyur

Nakshatram/ Birth Star : Rohini, Astham, Tiruvonam

Stone : Muthu (Pearl)

Worship Benefits : Gives you the power to take massive action.

Krodha Bhairavar Moola Mantra

Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Hreem Kleem

Sarva Vighna Nivaranaya Maha Krodha Bhairavaya Namaha

Meaning: I bow down to Maha Krodha Bairav who removes all obstacles.

5. Sri Unmatha Bhairavar

Appearance: White color, good-looking and carry in their hands the Kunda, iron bludgeon, the Khetaka, club studded with iron, the Parigha iron club and Bhindipala javelin.

Consort : Vaarahi

Vahana : Horse

Direction : West

Temple : Thiruveezhimizhalai 

Worship Benefits : Controls negative ego and harmful selftalk.

Unmatha Bhairavar Moola Mantra

Om Hreem Vaaraahi Samethaya Maha Unmattha Bhairavaaya

Hreem Om Svahaa

Meaning: I bow down to Unmattha Bhairava who appears with mother Varahi. Let him bless me with a powerful speech

6. Sri Kapaala Bhairavar

Appearance:  Yellow color, carrying the same weapons as Unmatta.

Consort : Indrani

Vahana : Elephant

Direction : North-West

Temple :  Thiruvirkudi Veerataneswarar Temple, Thirupanthuruthi

Nakshatram/ Birth Star : Bharani, Pooram, Puradam

Stone : Vairam (Diamond)

Worship Benefits : Ends all unrewarding work and action.

Kapaala Bhairavar Moola Mantra

Om Hreem Kreem Hreem Sreem

Kapala Bhairavaya Namaha

Meaning: I bow down to Kapala Bhairava and seek his blessings.

7. Sri Bheeshana Bhairavar

Appearance: Red colour, carrying the same weapons as Unmatta.

Consort : Chamundi

Vahana : Lion

Direction : North

Temple : Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram  and Kodunkundranathar Temple, Piranmalai.

Nakshatram/ Birth Star : Thiruvadhirai, Swati, Sadayam, Ashwini, Magha, Mula

Worship Benefits : Obliterates evil spirits and negativity.

Bheeshana Bhairavar Moola Mantra

Om Hreem Bheeshana Bhairavaya Sarva Saaba Nivaranaya

Mama Vasham Kuru Kuru Svaaha

Meaning: I bow down to Bheeshana Bhairav who removes all curses and evil spells. May I be heled to conquer the evil spirits and negative forces.

8. Sri Samhaara Bhairavar

Appearance: Lightning color, carrying the same weapons as Unmatta.

Consort : Chandi

Vahana : Dog

Direction : North-East

Temple : Thiruvenkadu, Kolli Malai, Vairavanpatti, Hosur

Nakshatram/ Birth Star: Ayilyam, Ketai, Revathi

Worship Benefits : Complete dissolution of old negative karmas.

Samhaara Bhairavar Moola Mantra

Om Namo Bhagavate Samhara Bhairavaya

Bhuta Preta Pisaca Brahma Raksasan Uccataya Uccataya

Samharaya Samharaya Sarva Bhaya Chedanam Kuru Kuru Svaha ||

Meaning: I bow down to Samhara Bhairava who vanquishes all evils like ghosts, devils, demons and others. Let him help me overcome all negative forces.