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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

Invs.
179969