Bhairav has a number of different forms. He is Shiva another form in a terrible position and the most distinctive tantric form of shiva. He is nude, black or dark blue color. Sometime in painting, He has rolling eyes, many arms but usually one head. In his hand are weapons, skull-cup, a wand with 3 skulls or a noose. He wears a necklace, garland of skulls and has skulls in his crown. His hair is unruly. He may wear sandals and is often standing on a recumbent figure.
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