17/04/2026
The Kaal Bhairava is located in Hanuman Dhoka at the Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed palace squares of Nepal. This ancient statue of Kaal Bhairava is known as the protector of Kathmandu and the chief justice giver. In popular lore, the god of time and death, Kaal Bhairav was considered to be the judge, jury, and executioner in ancient times.
Anyone accused of the crime was made to stand before Kaal Bhairav for judgment. The criminals trembled with fear and confessed the crimes. If they lied, then they vomited blood and died. Senior ministers and royal courtiers also made oaths in front of the sculpture.
The 12 feet tall sculpture is believed to have been sculptured from a single block of stone. The six-armed Bhairava is stepping over a dead body holding a decapitated head in one hand. The god of justice also has a garland made up of heads around his neck. (Text Information Cited From : mandalas.life)