Wednesday, November 27, 2013

KIRTIBHIMUKH BHAIRAV

The idol of Kirtibhimukh Bhairav is located to the south of Pushupatinath Temple. The idol with missing torso is worshipped as a form of lord Shiva. According to folklore, the deity devoured his own body. The Bhairav is offered sacrifice of male water buffalo, goat, duck and rooster every full moon day.

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