noose, sword and bowl. Ruling goddess/Consort: Indrani Vahana: Elephant Direction: North-West Temple: Thiruvirkudi, Thirupanthuruthi Nakshatram/ Birth Star: Bharani, Pooram, Puradam Stone: Diamond Governs Graha: Chandra (Moon) Bheeshana Bhairava This form is blood-red complexioned and has four arms in which the sword, skull cup, trident and pestle are held. Ruling goddess/Consort: Chamunda Vahana: Lion Direction: North Temple: Rameswaram, Piranmalai Nakshatram/ Birth Star: Thiruvadhirai, Swati, Sadayam, Ashwini, Magha, Mula Governs Graha: Ketu Samhara Bhairava This form has a lightning-yellow-orange complexion and has ten arms in which he holds the trident, drum, conch, mace, discus, sword, bowl, skull-topped staff, noose and a goad. Ruling goddess/Consort: Chandi Vahana: Dog Direction: Northeast Temple: Thiruvenkadu, Kolli Malai, Vairavanpatti, Hosur Nakshatram/ Birth Star: Ayilyam, Ketai, Revathi Governs Planet: Rahu References External links Forms of Shiva