KAAL BHAIRAV
60 x 48 inches
Acrylic and ink on canvas
2023

Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva and guardian of time, is venerated in many sacred temples across India. Notable sites include Ujjain’s Kala Bhairava Temple, Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, and temples in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Known as the Kotwal of Kashi and ruler of eight directions, he symbolizes protection, time, and cosmic order, drawing devotees seeking strength, fearlessness, and spiritual guidance.