Ashta Bhairavas ("Eight Bhairavas") are eight manifestations of the Hindu god Bhairava, a ferocious aspect of the god Shiva. They guard and control the eight directions. Each Bhairava has seven sub Bhairavas under him. All of the Bhairavas are ruled and controlled by Maha Kala Bhairava (shown in picture), who is considered the supreme ruler of time of the universe and the chief form of Bhairava. Listed below are the Ashta Bhairava, along with their ruling goddesses, their vahana (mount), and the direction each guards. Also given are their lucky stones, and the consecrated temples in Tamil Nadu, India, where people born on the listed nakshatras get the Ashta Bhairava’s favours and Dosha Nivritti (remedies for problems). The Ashta Bhairavas, all 8 of them, can be seen at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi & Aragalur Sri Kamanada Eswar Temple, Shri Mahabairavar Rudra Aalayam, Chengalpattu. Asithanga Bhairava This form is white complexioned and has four arms. In his four hands, he holds the rosary, kamandal, sword and skull cup. Ruling goddess/Consort: Brahmani Vahana: Swan Direction: East Temple: Sattanathar Temple, Sirkazhi and Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar Temple, Thirukandiyur. Nakshatram/ Birth Star: Punarpoosam, Visakam, Purattadhi Stone: Yellow Sapphire Ruling God : Brahma Governs graha : Guru (Jupiter) Ruru Bhairava This form is light blue complexioned and has four arms. In his four arms he holds the deer, axe, sword and bowl. Ruling goddess/Consort: Maheshvari Vahana: Ox Direction: Southeast Temple: Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Thirumarugal Nakshatram/ Birth Star: Karthikai, Uthiradam, Uthiram Stone: Ruby Ruling god : Shiva Governs Graha: Shukra (Venus) Chanda Bhairava This form is fair complexioned and has four arms. The bow, arrow, sword and bowl are held in these arms. Ruling goddess/Consort: Kaumari Vahana: Peacock Direction: South Temple: Vaitheeswaran Koil Nakshatram/ Birth Star: Mirugaseerisham, Chithirai, Avittam Stone: coral Governs Graha: Mangal (Mars) Krodha Bhairava This form is dark blue complexioned and has four arms in which he holds the conch, discus, mace and bowl. Ruling goddess/Consort: Vaishnavi Vahana: Eagle Direction: South-West Temple: Thiruvisanallur, Thirunaraiyur Nakshatram/ Birth Star: Rohini, Hastham, Thiruvonam Stone: Pearl Governs Graha: Shani (Saturn) Unmatta Bhairava This form is golden complexioned and has four arms in which he holds the sword, skull cup, pestle and shield. Ruling goddess/Consort: Jwala ji, Varahi Vahana: Horse Direction: West Temple: Thiruveezhimizhalai, Bilur, Amona Governs Graha: Budha (Mercury) Kapala Bhairava This form has a shining-yellow complexion and has four arms in which he holds the thunderbolt,