Kalabhairava/Bhairava Murthams

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Dear All,

 

Namaste. I want to understand more about the Lord's Bhairava

Murthams.

 

1. There seem to be several Bhairava Murthams although the mostly

commonly known ones are Kalabhairava, SwarnAkarshaNa Bhairava, and

Vatuka Bhairava (and Ananda Bhairava). The AShTha Bhairavas referred

to in Kalpokta Durga Puja Vidhi seem to be a quite different set.

 

2. When one says just Bhairava, which of the Bhairava Murtham does it

refer to - Kala Bhairava, SwarnAkarshaNa Bhairava or Vatuka Bhairava?

 

3. Are there any specific details in terms of significance of the

murtham, objectives of worship of these murthams etc. For example, I

have heard that Kalabhairava worship is advised for difficult Rahu

Dasa and/or those are timid in nature. Swarnakarshana Bhairava for

warding off financial difficulties etc. How valid/accepted are these

prescriptions?

 

4. Is the corresponding Devi form "Bhairavi" treated as a specific

upasana form?

 

Thanks & Regards,

Murali