Nepal: A young girl stands in front of an image of the Bhairav at the Chandeshwari Temple, Kathmandu Valley

Bhairava sometimes known as Kala Bhairava, is a Hindu deity, a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. He originated in Hindu mythology and is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike. He is worshipped in Nepal, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand.

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Rainer Krack

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