Other Bhairav shrines

Avasana Bhairav

South gate of Tripura Bhairavi · D 5/24

History & traditions

The survey locates Avasana at the southern gate of the goddess precinct. Ask for the Bhairav image at Tripura Bhairavi near Man Mandir.

Deity & sacred image

Deity or sacred figure
Avasana Bhairav, a form of Bhairav in Kashi’s Shaiva tradition
Idol or shrine image
The sources identify the deity. The image’s appearance and material are unconfirmed.

PILGRIMAGE CONTEXT

Other Bhairav shrines

Kashi’s Bhairav inventory includes forms associated with gates, particular neighbourhoods and guardianship. Singh records several near larger temples, and some names recur at different addresses. Use the full name and the precinct together, especially for an Ananda or a doorway shrine.

Sources