Bhairava
Bhairava (Sanskrit: भैरव, lit. frightful) is a Hindu deity, a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. Bhairava originated in Hindu legends and is sacred to Hindus and Jains alike. He is worshiped throughout India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Bhairava is the wandering form of Lord Shiva. Some forms of Bhairava are guardians of the eight cardinal points. There are 64 Bhairavas. These 64 Bhairavas are grouped under 8 categories and each category is headed by one major Bhairava. The major eight Bhairavas are called Aṣṭāṅga Bhairavas. The Ashta Bhairavas control the 8 directions of this universe. Each Bhairava has seven sub Bhairavas under him, totaling 64 Bhairavas. All of the Bhairavas are ruled and controlled by Maha Swarna Kala Bhairava otherwise known as Kala Bhairava, who is the supreme ruler of time of this universe as per some Śaiva tantric scriptures (āgamas). Bhairavi is the consort of Kala Bhairava. Bhairava is also called upon as protector, as he guards the eight directions of the universe. In Shiva temples, when the temple is closed, the keys are placed before Bhairava. Bhairava is also described as the protector of women. He is described as the protector of the timid and in general women who are timid in nature.
Akash Bhairav (NepalBhasa: आजु, Āaju)
is one of the different forms of Bhairava. He is known as King Yalambar in History of Nepal, as Barbarika in Mahabharata and Āaju meaning First King in NepalBhasa.
The Temple of Akash Bhairav is Palace of the first king of Nepal, Kiranti King Yalambar around 3100-3500 years back. The surrounding of Akash Bhairav is known as Yen to symbolize Ne of Nepal. Ne means Midland in Kiranti language. The head of the Aakash Bhairav was dug up several hundred years ago in Kathmandu. It is taken out once a year on the occasion of YenyaFestival and is blessed by the Kumari — the living goddess who lives in the nearby Kumarichok. This ceremony is held in the month of August/September In the period of ceremony large number of pilgrimage come to visit the Aakash Bhairav. During the ceremony, prayers offer Peda (sweets made from milk), flowers, money and several others things. We could have witnessed the late dynasty exchanging the swords with that of Akash Bhairav. Most recently by the previous king Gyanendra of Nepal and Birendra of Nepal before him. In reality, they had made the offering and deep respect towards the historic icon.
Bajrayogini
Bajrayogini, the temple is situated in shankhu (north of kathmandu). Bajrayogini jatra is celebrated annually where the idol of godess is carried in a chariot form up the bajrayogini hills (1.8 km) and brought to sankhu.
