Astha Bhairav Puja

Astha Bhairav Puja invokes the eight principal forms of Lord Bhairav together for protection, strength, fearlessness and transformation. The Ashta Bhairavas are traditionally associated with the eight directions, and their collective worship invokes divine guardianship from every direction. The Puja is especially performed during periods of persistent obstacles, opposition, uncertainty, fear or negative influences, and for the protection and wellbeing of oneself, family, home, workplace and important undertakings.

Lord Bhairav is the fierce and protective manifestation of Lord Shiva and is revered as Kshetrapala—the guardian of sacred spaces. In the Shakta tradition, Bhairav is also intimately connected with the Shakti Peethas: the Goddess as Shakti is traditionally accompanied by a corresponding form of Bhairav, who functions as the guardian of the sacred Peetha. This association expresses the inseparable relationship between Shakti and Shiva and Bhairav's role as protector of divine energy and sacred boundaries. 

Traditional accounts describe 64 forms of Bhairav, with eight principal forms—Asitanga, Ruru, Chanda, Krodha, Unmatta, Kapala, Bhishana and Samhara Bhairava. According to the Rudrayamala tradition, these eight Bhairavas govern the eight directions, and each has eight further manifestations, together forming the 64 Bhairavas.

Benefits of Ashta Bhairav Puja

• Invokes the collective blessings of the eight principal Bhairavas
• Seeks divine protection and guardianship from all eight directions
• Helps overcome persistent obstacles, opposition and difficult circumstances
• Traditionally performed for protection from negative energies, evil eye and harmful influences
• Invokes protection for oneself, family, home, business and workplace
• Supports courage, strength and fearlessness
• Helps safeguard important ventures, journeys and new beginnings
• Invokes blessings for success, prosperity and wellbeing
• Helps release fear, anger, ego, attachment and negative tendencies
• Supports discipline, awareness, clarity and spiritual growth

Astha Bhairav imantras:

1. Asitanga Bhairav
ॐ भं भं सः असितांगाये नमः ॥
Om Bham Bham Sah Asitangaye Namah ॥
2. Ruru Bhairav
ॐ भं भं ह्रौं रूरु भैरवाये नमः ॥
Om Bham Bham Hraum Ruru Bhairavaye Namah ॥
3. Chanda Bhairav
ॐ हूं हूं चंड चंड भैरवाय भ्रं भ्रं हूं हूं फट् ॥
Om Hum Hum Chanda Chanda Bhairavaya Bhram Bhram Hum Hum Phat ॥
4. Krodha Bhairav
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं क्रोध भैरवाय भ्रं भ्रं भ्रं फट् ॥
Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Krodha Bhairavaya Bhram Bhram Bhram Phat ॥
5. Unmatta Bhairav
ॐ भं भं श्री उन्मताये नमः ॥
Om Bham Bham Shri Unmataye Namah ॥
6. Kapala Bhairav
ॐ कम कपाल भैरवाय फट स्वाहा ॥
Om Kam Kapala Bhairavaya Phat Swaha ॥
7. Bhishana Bhairav
ॐ भ्रं भीषण भैरवाय फट् ॥
Om Bhram Bhishana Bhairavaya Phat ॥
8. Samhara Bhairav
ॐ ऐं क्लीं सौः संहाराय स्वाहा ॥
Om Aim Kleem Sauh Samharaya Swaha ॥
 

Ashta Bhairav Puja Procedure

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri-Ganesh Pujan, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navagraha and Sarvatobhadra Pujan); 64 Yogini Pujan; Kshetrapal Pujan; Swasti Vachan; Sankalpa; invocation of the principal Gods and Goddesses in the Kalash; invocation, Abhishek and Pujan of the eight Bhairavas; Ashta Bhairav Dhyan and Stuti; individual Mantra Japa of the eight Bhairavas 1100 times; recitation of Bhairav Stotra and Bhairav Kavach; Ashta Bhairav Homa; Aarti and Pushpanjali.

Puja Participation & Coordination Details

Video of Sankalpa (sacred intention), along with multiple videos of the Puja, mantra chanting, and Homa, will be shared with you in real-time while the rituals are being performed. You may connect with the Pandit during the puja (video or phone call) on WhatsApp or Skype and watch the rituals live. 
For smooth and timely coordination, we request you to kindly share your WhatsApp number, so that all updates, videos, and communication can reach you seamlessly. 

The Rudra Centre Pandits will perform the Puja strictly as per authentic Vedic rituals, personalized based on your provided birth details. 
At the time of booking, please share the following:

• Your full name
• Current location
• Gotra (if known) or Birth details (date, time, place) or parents’ names
• Your Sankalpa (specific intention or prayer)

This is a personalized individual puja, performed specifically in your name. You may choose to include your family members, loved ones, or associates in the Sankalp, so that the divine blessings extend to all those connected with you.