Devotees observe a fast on this day and worship Lord Kaal Bhairav, considered the fiercest form of Lord Shiva. Depicted riding a black dog, Kaal Bhairav is believed to guard the temples of Lord ...

5. Bhairava One of the ferocious manifestation of Lord Shiva, Bhairava is connected to both protection and devastation. This avatar, which is often depicted with a trident and a menacing face ...