Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam: Meaning, power, significance, & more

Baba Kaal Bhairav is a fierce and powerful form of Lord Shiva who is believed and prayed to as the guardian of time, or Kaal, as we say in Hindi. He is a protective deity who removes fear from the mind, kills ego and negativity, and protects devotees from any harm. And unlike the calm and meditative Lord Shiva, Baba Bhairav is intense, and removes any illusions of life, death, and anything in between.

Plus, he is shown holding a skull, a trident, and a drum, and is accompanied by dogs.