Bhairava
18. Jahrhundert | Galerie Peter Hardt
The manifestation of Shiva as Bhairava arose out of his anger at the vain but meaningless speeches of the god Brahma. By cutting off one of the god's five heads, he committed the most serious crime imaginable. This impressively demonstrates the unconventionality of Shiva's character. He was cleansed of this stain in the holy city of Benares.
The manifestation of Shiva as Bhairava arose out of his anger at the vain but meaningless speeches of the god Brahma. By cutting off one of the god's five heads, he committed the most serious crime imaginable. This impressively demonstrates the unconventionality of Shiva's character. He was cleansed of this stain in the holy city of Benares.
Acquired by:
Galerie Peter Hardt
Time:
18. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Bhairava
Culture
Nepal
Material/technology:
Kupfer, vergoldet
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Tibet
Invs.
179969