Story of Bhairava Immediately after his birth, this terrible monster subdued all the Devas without getting the permission of Śiva. Enraged at it, Śiva turned him into a tree by a curse. But Śiva was soon pacified and lifted the curse by declaring that those who offered pūjā to the gods would get the full reward for their worship only if they offered pūjā to Bhairava also.
Bhairava became a tree as soon as he was cursed. He became a tree because he subdued the gods. Therefore that tree came to be called "DAMANAKA" tree (Damana = Subdue). It has another name. "TĀTIRI" tree. Even now, pious people offer pūjā to this tree. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapters 52-80). Birth. Once Brahmā and Viṣṇu became swollen with pride. In his haughty way, Brahmā insulted Śiva. Under the insult, Śiva was infuriated and out of the fire of his fury was born Bhairava with his black form. (Liṅga Purāṇa 1.90). Brahmahatyā. As soon as he was born, Bhairava rushed towards Brahmā and pinched off his fifth head which had insulted Śiva. By this, he incurred the sin of Brahmahatyā. For the expiation of this sin, as ordered by Śiva, Bhairava started on a journey to go abegging, with Brahmā’s severed head in his hand. Śiva then created a woman named "Brahmahatyā" and asked her to follow Bhairava. Although Bhairava visited many holy places, he was not able to liberate himself from the sin of Brahmahatyā. At last, at the suggestion of Śiva, he went to Vārāṇasī and washed off his sin. Brahmā’s head which he carried, was also deposited there and the place became famous under the name of "Kapālamocana tīrtha". (Śiva Purāṇa, Śatarudra Saṃhitā). Family. In Kālikā Purāṇa there is an elaborate account of the family of Bhairava. According to this Purāṇa, Vijaya, the reputed King of Vārāṇasī was born in the family of Bhairava. Kālikā Purāṇa also says that Vijaya destroyed the Khāṇḍavī city and set up the Khāṇḍava forest in its place. According to Kālikā Purāṇa, Bhairava and Vetāla were, in their previous births, two Śivapārṣadas named Mahākāla and Bhṛṅgi. It was by the curse of Pārvatī. that they were born as mortals in their next birth. (Kālikā Purāṇa 53). The Purāṇas mention eight Bhairavas called Asitāṃga, Ruru, Caṇḍa, Krodha, Unmatta, Kapāli, Bhīṣaṇa and Saṃhāra. Shape. Bhairava has a terrible shape. He wears the crescent moon and plaited hair on his head. His weapons are, sword, arrow, dagger, bow, trident, rope etc. At times he is dressed in elephant-skin. He has five faces. Serpents are his ornaments. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapters 52-80) KR IRS 26325 On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 at 21:45, Jambunathan Iyer <[email protected]> wrote: > Temple around Chennai: Collection & count No. 137 > > Sri Swarnakaala Bairavar Temple Azhividaithangi - Bhairavapuram, > Thirivannamalai District, > > Moolavar : Sri Swarnakaala Bairavar > > Some of the salient features of this temple are… > The temple is facing South with a recently built 5 Tier Rajagopuram. A > Kanthu is in the asbestos sheet mandapam after the rajagopuram. In artha > mandapam Vahanas Dog, Simham, Elephant, Horse, Nandi, Peacock and Garuda > and balipeedam. In sanctum Bhairavar is with his consort. Vinayagar and > Murugan are in the Prakaram. > > Stucco images of Thaththathreyar, Lord Shiva, Samhara & Chandaka ( > Lakshmi ), Sri Beeshana Bhairava & Chamundi, Kala Bhairavar with Indrani, > Unmatha Bhairavar & Sri Varahi, Krothana Bhairavar & Vaishnavi, Sri Sanda > Bhairavar & Kaumari, Guru Bhairavar & Maheswari, Asitanga Bhairava & > Brahmi, Swarna akarshana Bhairavar and Adhi Sankarar are around the > Parapat wall of the sanctum sanctorum. > > The temple complex consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, Antarala and artha > mandapam. The 5 tier Rajagopuram was built during recent years. A two tier > vesara Vimana is above sanctum sanctorum. Stucco images of Bhairavars are > in the Greevam, on the eight directions. > > It is believed that the temple is more than 600 years old, built during > 14th to 15th Century. The temple was reconstructed during Vijayanagara > period. It is also believed that Moolavar was installed by Adi Sankarar. > > The front 5 Tier Rajagopuram was built at a cost of 15.1 lakhs and the > amount was shared by 8 Villages and Maha kumbabishekam was conducted on15th > Dec 2019. > > It was learnt that Bhairavas ( Dogs ) will enter in to the sanctum and > comes out as soon as the sanctum is opened. > > About 600 years before ie in 14th Century, a King called Veera Veera > Sambuvarayar, built a Fort in this area and ruled. The Yadavaraya who came > from North fought with Veera Veera Sambuvarayar. He was worried about the > diminishing of his soldiers on the first day. In the Night Kala Bhairava > came in his dream and told that he will stand by his side to win over the > war. Next day he won over the Yadavaraya. Since Bhairava helped to win over > the war and saved his warriors, he named this place as “Azhipadaithanki”. > He also built a temple for Kala Bhairavar. This sthala Purana is also > referred in Thiruvothur Sthala Purana. > > It is believed that, one can get relieved from Shani dosha, debt, Black > magic / Billy Sunyam, deceases caused through Karmas, to get relieved ashta > poverty and increase wealth, to win the court cases, to stay gold, to get > rid of jealous, to get rid of the obstacles caused by the enemies, by > worshiping Sri Swarna kala Bhairavar. This temple is believed to be > equivalent to Kasi. > > POOJAS & CELEBRATIONS > Apart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Sundays and > Theipirai Ashtami days. All the Major Festivals and the Temple functions > are shared by the Villages around Azhividaithangi. > Thiruvathirai By Vayalur Village > Azhividaithangi By Kanum Pongal > Thai poosam By Bhairavapuram > Mayilar By Konamedai > Masi Maham By Jambodai > Thai Kiruthigai By Perumal pettai > Panguni Uthiram By Thakkan Palayam > Maha Shivaratri By Edapalayam > > TEMPLE TIMINGS : From Monday to Saturday, the temple will be kept opened > between 08.00 hrs to 12 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs. > On Sundays from 08.00 hrs to 14.00 and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs. > > Pooja will be conducted on Theipirai Ashtami days between 12.00 hrs to > 13.30 hrs and temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs. > > HOW TO REACH - The temple is 8 KM from Thirupanangadu, 12 KM from > Ayyangarkulam, 21 KM from Kanchipuram, 41 KM from Vandavasi and 99 KM from > Chennai. Nearest Railway station is Kanchipuram. > > N Jambunathan Rengarajapuram-Kodambakkam-Chennai-Mob:9176159004 > > *" What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you > become by achieving your goals. If you want to live a happy life, tie it to > a goal, not to people or things "* > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoo_ug5_KoZ50-n03PUZYs_%2Bmvuy%3DhUNOKoA2Gm1XZ%2BsEg%40mail.gmail.com.
