Focus on Head of Bhairava and analyze the Background.
Bhairava is considered to be a manifestation of the god Shiva. He is often depicted as a terrifying god in Hinduism, and can also be seen in some Buddhist schools and in Jainism. He is believed to have nine faces and 34 hands, and appearing as a black naked figure. Literally, Bhairava means ferociousness or terror.
The Newar people in Nepal have worshipped Bhairava as an important deity. This can be seen in the surviving Bhairava temples in Nepal.
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