(06MAY2014) Kalabhairava Mandir in Varanasi, India, is one of the oldest Shiva temples situated with great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism. This fierce form of Shiva wears a garland of skulls and carries a club of peacock feathers and bestows powerful protection from all perils. Housed in the inner sanctum of the temple is a silver faced deity of Kalabhairava who is seated on his vahana (vehicle), a dog and is holding a trident. Only the face of the deity decorated with garlands is visible to