Acc No : 754
Object : Bhairava
Material : Granite
Measurements (cms) : 226 x 96 x 50
Period : Vijayanagara
Provenance : Hampi
A colossal image of a four armed Bhairava. He is holding khadga (sword) in right hand, while the lower left hand holds patra (bowl). The upper right and left hands hold the damaru (drum) and the trisula (trident) respectively. He is depicted naked. The dog to the left of the deity is attempting to catch the head hung from the lower left hand of the deity. The god wears kundalas (large earrings), hara (necklaces) and including a mundamala (garland of skulls). To the right of the god is a cobra with its uplifted hood. The pedestal bears the head of the demon wearing large ear rings. To the right of the demon’s head is a scorpion in low relief.