BHAGAWAN PASUPATHINATH OF NEPAL
The Seat of Chaturmukha Siva

KALA BHAIRAV

As we move a little further off, leaving that hoary Kashta Mandap, we come across a gigantic figure of Kala Bhairav mounted on a 12-foot high stone plaque. By its unusual size and fearful facial gestures, it strikes terror into the minds of the beholders: It is nothing but a true representation of Kali, the dearest spouse of Lord Maheswar. It is quite dreadful with its six arms, holding potent weapons, making it more terrific with her neck adorned with a string of human skulls, artistically executed, and standing upon a naked demon, lying prostrate. It symbolizes the universal truth of the inevitability of inexorable justice evil never goes scot free , but it gets trampled upon and crushed to the last drop of blood at the right time. This again is the Hindu belief represented and emphasized through this marvelous statue.

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