This artwork powerfully depicts Kritimukha Bhairav, the 'Face of Glory' Bhairav, a common protective motif found over doorways and scared thresholds in Nepalese architecture. the fierce, red-and-gold masked face in the center, framed by a wild name, symbolize the all-consuming, protective nature of time and the divine. The artist's composition skillfully integrates the presence of Shiva by depicting on both sides of the central figure's head. This dual representation emphasis that Kirtimukha, despite its terrifying aspect, is fundamentally an emanation of Shiva's ultimate protective power. The figure stands triumphantly on a demon (likely Apasmara), underscoring his role as a guardian who destroy the negative forces encountered when crossing a spiritual or physical boundary.

Kirtimukha Bhairav

In this striking painting, Shanta Bhairav rises with contained strength, his red mask- like face set against a body rendered in bold monochrome strokes . On both sides of the central figure, the artist has subtly embedded the calm profiles of Shiva, emphasizing that the power of Shanta Bhairav is inseparable from Shiva's presence surrounding him. The many arms, coiling serpents, and layered gestures create a sense of steady motion, held together within a balanced, composed form. Against the warm ochre background, the figure beneath his feet adds to the grounding force of the composition, allowing this distinctive portrayal of Bhairav from Manju Patan to speak with clarity and depth.

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Kirtimukha Bhairav

Shanta Bhairav