During the reign of King Pravarasena II (6th century CE), Srinagar was divided into eight sectors, each protected by a specific Bhairava—known as the Ashta Bhairavas : These deities were collectively known as the Rashtradhipatis—protectors of the eight wards. Their collective abode was believed to be at Chakreshvara, beneath Sharika (Hari Parbat) Other Local/Area-Specific Bhairavas Beyond the […]