Wrathful Bhairava Mask

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Bhairava is one of the most popular deity in Nepal and his image can be seen in many temples especially in Kathmandu valley. He is worshipped both by Hindu and Buddhists and he can appear in different forms.
In Hinduism Bhairava is a wrathful emanation of Shiva and he has the power to destroy fear.
Among the Newar community Bhairava is the most important divinity and he is considered the creator of the Universe, the king of all Gods and the one who protects from all dangers in this and future lives.
For the Tibetan Buddhist tradition Bhairava is a tantric meditational deity and a Dharmapala with the power to protect from greed and transform anger and hatred into understanding.

The main characteristics of the mask of Bhairava are the bulging eyes the facial hair and wide open mouth, typical aspects of wrathful Hindu and Buddhist deities. On his head he wears a crown with five skulls and two snakes, a typical feature of lord Shiva.
People place the masks of Bhairava outside their houses near the entry to protect their families from spiritual enemies and negative energy.

The mask of Bhairava is famous for its role in the five days of Indra Jatra festival. Bhairava is the main deity of this Hindu festival together with Kumari the young living Goddess. They are joined by Indra, the ten incarnations of Vishnu and many other Hindu deities in colorful processions and masked dances.