Eight forms of Bhairava (Ashta Bhairava) and their mantras
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, who is considered the supreme ruler of time of the universe and the chief form of Bhairava.
The eight forms of Bhairava are :- Asithanga Bhairavar, Chanda Bhairavar, Kapala Bhairavar, Krodha Bhairavar, Unmatta Bhairavar, Bhishana Bhairavar, Ruru Bairavar and Samhara Bhairavar.
- Sri Asithanga Bhairavar - Blesses his devotees to achieve creative skills. His Mantra is :-
"Om Hreem Hraam Hreem Hrum Jam Klaam Kleem KlumBrahmi Devi Samethyaya Asithanga BhairavayaSarva Shaap Nivarthithaya Om Hreem Phat Swahaa"
- Sri Ruru Bhairavar - blesses his devotees to embellish their knowledge to lead a prosperous and wealthy life. His Mantra is :-
"Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Shreem Shreem Kleem ShreemSarva Raja Vashikaraya Sarva Jana MohanayaSarva Vashya Sheegram Sheegram Shreem Kleem Shreem Svaha"
- Sri Chanda Bhairavar - Provides his devotees with incredible energy to attain victory over its competitor. His Mantra is :-
"Om Hreem Sarva Shakti Ruupaya Neela VarnayaMaha Chanda Bhairavaya Namaha"
- Sri Krodha Bhairavar - Bless devotees with strength and courage to acquire massive achievements. His Mantra is :-
"Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Hreem KleemSarva Vighna Nivaranaya Maha Krodha Bhairavaya Namaha"
- Sri Unmatha Bhairavar - Helps his devotees to control harmful personality which leads to negative influence. His Mantra is :-
"Om Hreem Vaaraahi Samethaya Maha Unmattha BhairavaayaHreem Om Svahaa"
- Sri Kapaala Bhairavar - Helps his devotees to think and work only towards fruitful action. His Mantra is :-
"Om Hreem Kreem Hreem SreemKapala Bhairavaya Namaha"
- Sri Bheeshana Bhairavar - Favors his devotees to get relief from the evil spirit and negative effects to lead a peaceful and secure life. His Mantra is :-
"Om Hreem Bheeshana Bhairavaya Sarva Saaba NivaranayaMama Vasham Kuru Kuru Svaaha"
- Sri Samhara Bhairavar - Helps to eradicate all past bad karmas issues. His Mantra is :-
"Om Namo Bhagavate Saṁhara BhairavayBhuta Preta Pisaca Brahma Rakṣasan Uccaṭaya UccaṭayaSamharaya Samharaya Sarva Bhaya Chedanam Kuru Kuru Svaha"