A 'Sahasranama Archanai' typically means worshipping him with his

1000 names, as 'Sahasranama' means 1000. Women, who wish to

proceed on he family way, need to worship Lord Bhairava for 6
continuous 'Theipirai Ashtami' or the Eight day following the full moon
with red oleander flowers to be blessed with a great child. On
worshipping Lord Bhairava with the leaves of Aegle Marmelos or
the wood apple tree on Friday evenings besides other fragrant flowers
one is relieved of poverty.

The planet Saturn or Lord Shaneesh-war was

one of the sons of Lord Surya or the Sun. He was
humiliated by his brother Lord Yama or the God
of Death. As per the advice from his beloved
mother Sri Chaya Devi, Lord Shani wor-shipped
Lord Bhairava. Lord Bairava blessed him with an
outstanding and powerful position amongst the
nine planets malting Lord Shani the most
influential amongst them. Lord Bhairava is the
Guru of Lord Shani and hence praying to Lord
Bhairava on Saturday by chanting the
Sahasranamam will liberate one from the
miserable 7 and year term under the influence of
Lord Shani, and other testing periods due to the
influence of Lord Shani, and brings in good luck.
On Sundays during the 'Raghu Kaal' between
04:30pm and O6:OOpm, Lord Bhairava has to be
worshipped by a 'Rudrabhishegam' or 'Bathing
him with the sacred ash or Vibhuthi', offering
him a garland of deep fried Urad Dal vadas and
chanting the Sahasrana-mam. This Sunday
prayer eliminates the hurdles in marriage and
gets one married quickly. Those who
continuously worship Lord Bhairava attain
higher levels of 'Agama Tantric Knowl-edge' and
their chances of receiving superior knowledge or
'Upaasanai' from their respective Gurus. On
chanting this 'Sahasranamam' consecutively for
9 times and offering Lord Bhairava
with a variety of foods like Curd rice, Tamarind
rice, Coconut, honey and fruits one can gain
victory in Judicial proceedings. This will also
save the worshipper from all types of negative
energies and black magic performed by the
enemies and provides him Lord Bhairava's
complete protection.
The term 'Vadu' refers to being young or a
Bachelor. Raw premature mangoes are
commonly referred to as 'Maa-Vadu' in Tamil
Nadu. As Bhairava is always young and beyond the
concept of time and old age he is called 'Vaduga'
Bhairava.

(i) Swarna Akarashana Bhairava Mantras from

'Sri Mahalaksmi Mantra Khosham'
The Saint 'Svasantha Vadugar' is the father of
term of the mantra 'Swar-nathaa'. The root of
this mantra is regulated by the 'Gayathry Mantra'.
Each mantra has its own guardian deity and the
guardian deity of this mantra is 'Devi
Swarnathaa'. To meditate on Devi Maheshwari,
the supreme feminine force of the Universe, Devi
Bhairavi is worshipped with the chant that
means:
"Oh beautiful One! She who holds the Lotus flower
and Golden pot ofall wealth and prosperity; She
who displays the
gesture of protection and fearlessness injingers;
She who adorns herself
in beautQ'ul heads that enhance her
radiance; She has who has face with the most
beautiful smile in the Universe; She
who bestows worshippers with all wealth and
prosperity, Oh Devi Swart Bhairavi we meditate
 onto you as the primordial cosmic energy of the
universe."

The beauty of the mantra is that all of this

praises on the deity is contained in a single-line
hymn.
"Shreem Kleem Hreem Swarnathaayay
Namaha Shreem Kleem Shreem"
On chanting this hymn for 24000 times one
attains the wealth and prosperity bestowed by
Devi Swarnathaa.

(ii) Swarnaakarshana Bhairava Yantra A yantra

is a visual representation of a mantra. It is a
symbol or icon - particular to a specific God or
Deity represented in geometric forms. The
Swar-naakarshana Bhairava yantra constitutes
twelve squares with tridents and twelve letters.
On regularly offering our prayers to this yantra
one is bestowed with all wealth. The guardian
deity of the Swarnaakarshana Bhairava Mantra is
the Mantra's respective Vadugar. The
Swarnaakarshana Bhairava Mantras are
regulated by 'Athijakthee' and constituted by the
word 'Swaaha' which
transcends the power into the Mantra. The
ultimate goal of these Mantras is to attract
wealth.
(iii) Meditation
On chanting Sri Swarnaakarshana Bhairava
mantra one should remember its in-depth
meaning:
The one with the glowinggolden skin with
flower like aface and braided
tresses knotted into a bundle on the top of the head
decorated with the crescent
moon; He who holds the lotus., the pot
of nectar and the decorated conch shell in his arms
., He who displays the gesture of fearlessness in his

jingers; He who embraces the primordial cosmic

force
in thefeminineform, seated next to him
holding the golden pot of wealth and embracing
him, He who bestows upon us all that we wish
for; He who holds the Universe within him; I
bow
to thee. .. The ruler of the Universe. . .
The Swarnaakarshana Mantra is coined by
arranging the Manmatha Beejamlll in between
two Lakshmi Bheejas and then adding the
Pranava Mantra or ' Om' behind it, followed by
the words:

-'Namo Bhagavathe Swarnakasr shana;

Bhairavaya
'

pranadha Bheeshta Thathpara'

This is completed by chanting 'Pu-

ranaaya This followed by chanting 'Yehi Yehi
Karunaanithe Mahyam Hiranya Sithitham
Thaabaya Thaabaya See Kram' and completed by
'Shreem Kleem Shreem Swaaha' . This Mantra
constitutes 61 sounds and has to be chanted
6100 times to form and shape it to a powerful
hymn. This mantra translates into the
following meaning:

He who is the origin of boundless joy.,

He who resides in the hearts of that
 worship him; The Chief of the Devas;
Oh Swarna Bhairava! I meditate onto you.

On chanting this Mantra Lord Swarna

Bhairava bestows upon us all wealth and
prosperity.

(iv) Sarabeswamr or Agata Bhairava The

predominant features of 'Agata Bhairava' are
the two upturned wings of a bird, a shiny
golden mane., flaring eyes, the four legs of a lion,
the head of a lion with the glaring sharp teeth,
the human body above the waist and below
the neck, the hair tied in a knot above the head,
sharp nails in the foot and human hands that
pray. He radiates the readiness and alertness of
warriors on the way to war.

The worship of Sarabeswarar or Lord Bairavar

was keenly practiced in the later Chola period.
The Iraavathe-waraar Temple is Thaarakaram
has a beautiful statue of Sarabeswarar also
known as Agaasa Bhairava. The Gopuras or the
Gateway towers of the temples of Madurai
Meenakshi
Amman Temple, Vaideeswarar Temple in
Thiruvarur contain statues of Sarabeswarar
and constitute a separate sanctum uniquely
dedicated to Sarabeswarar.

(v) Buddhism, Jainism,and Lord bhairava

Since Lord Bhairava is undraped, he is easily
considered a Jain Saint by many. When Jains
perform the 'Samavasaranam', the 64 Yoginis are
said to be guarding them. It is believed that the
64 Yoginis arrive to protect the people and the
world. In the 'Varthamaanaswamy' temple at
Vel-
the neck, the hair tied in a knot above the head,
sharp nails in the foot and human hands that
pray. He radiates the readiness and alertness of
warriors on the way to war.
The worship of Sarabeswarar or Lord Bairavar
was keenly practiced in the later Chola period.
The Iraavathe-waraar Temple is Thaarakaram
has a beautiful statue of Sarabeswarar also
known as Agata Bhairava. The Gopuras or the
Gateway towers of the temples of Madurai
Meenakshi
Amman Temple, Vaideeswarar Temple in
Thiruvarur contain statues of Sarabeswarar
and constitute a separate sanctum uniquely
dedicated to Sarabeswarar.
Since Lord Bhairava is undraped, he is easily
considered a Jain Saint by many. When Jains
perform the 'Samavasaranam', the 64 Yoginis are
said to be guarding them It is believed that the 64
Yoginis arrive to protect the people and the world.
In the 'Vartl'lamaanaswamy' temple at Vel-
loom and 'Paaraswanaadhar' temple at
Sidhaamoor contain designated sanctums to
worship Lord Bhairava. The scripture
'la/lahapurana' describes Lord Bhairava as the
Kshetra Baalaga seated on the pedestal sacred
than all the holy places put together. He is said to
move with the speed of wind, protect the good
and destroy those with evil intentions.
Buddhist scriptures describe the various forms
of Lord Bhairava, ways of worshipping him and
emphasizes the importance of worshipping
Lord Bhairava. Buddhism describes Lord Bhairava
as the form of Knowledge.
(i) Swart Kerala Bairavar Dhyana Mantra in 'Sri
Thathvanidhi'
 Peethavarnam Chathurbaahum
Thrinethram Peethavasanam

Antharya Swarna Maanikhya

Ganapooritha Paathragam
Amsaahitha Mahaashoola
Saamaram Thomarothvaham
Santhanam Sinthayeth Bhakthya
Bhairavam Sarvasithitham
Nanaabarana Shobaatyam
Aanandha Soogaroopinam
Mathonmatham Sathanandham

Sarvadeva Namaskrutham
(Yevam Dhyaayecha Manthragnya
Swarnakaala Bhairavam)

(iv) Sri Swart Bhairava Dhyana Mantra

Dhyaayeth Dhevarn Mahesh-waram
Karpaga Tharu
Pathra Peedarathna Sfmhaasanam Ralzthaabam
Sooprasantham Sasilzala Paththa Pfngajoodam
Padmam Piyushakhumbham Navarnani
Vilastha Sangs Thaanabayaadyam Dhevya
Samaslishta Paarsvam
Ganagamya Kadagam Thaarayanthyaathi
 Dhevya
Bhaktha Bheeshtaartha Dhaanaprathetha
Gunaganam Vafbhavam Nourrzani Nithyarn
Yevam Dhyaathva
japheth Manthram Swart Sidhthkai
Kaaranarn

(iv) Sri Swart Bhairavi Dhyana Mantra

Dhyaayeth Dheveem Mahesh-wareern
Karpaga Tharu
Pathra Peeda Rathna Simhaasanam Hemp
Khumbham
Ambujam Cha Dhareeneem Varaabhayou
Bhooshithaam
Vibhooshanaiha Swart Kaanthi
Baaseneem
Haaseneem Vilaseneem
Vibuthidhaasa dhaayineem
Yevarrz Dhyaathvajapeth Manthram
Swarnasidhai Vaaranane

(i) The 'Karpaga' Tree

The 'Karpaga' tree belongs to the world of the
Devas. The 'Karpaga' Tree is a very unique tree
amongst the Devas and Humans because of its
uniqueness in fulfilling wishes instantly. There
are many evidences of such incidents in which a
person who sitting under or standing near the
'Karpaga' tree, wishing for something with all
his heart get it fulfilled instantly. Lord Bhairava,
at Sornapuri, Thiruvisanallur is seated with his
consort under this Karpaga Tree.

10. Procedure to Worship Sri

Swarnaakarshana Bhairava
(i) Offerings our respects to Lord Ganesha

I n i t i l y the person performing the prayers has

to be seated on a wooden pallets comfortably.
'Akshatha' is prepared by mixing raw rice with a
little turmeric powder and mixed with wet
hands. A little amount of Akshatha is taken in
both the palms along with a few flowers. The
two lists with the Ak-shatha and flowers are
knocked across the temples chanting the
following mantra:

ShuklaAmbara Dhahran Vishnurn Shashi

Varnam Chatter Bhujam Prasanna
Vadanarn Dhyaayet
 Serve Vighnopashaantaye
Next, in order to receive the blessings of the Guru
and the Deity of the person's clan regionally called
'Kulade-vatalil in India, chant the following
mantra
Ayam Muhurtha Sumuhurthosthvidhi Bhavanthoo
Mahaanthonugrahantho While chanting the
above one must assume that he receives the
blessings of the forefathers. Then the following
Mantra has to be chanted simultaneously
performing Pranayamalll and
Sankalp ali.

The Deva Lagrzam Sutheenam The Deva Thaara

Belem Chandra Belem The Deva Vidhya Belem
Dheiva Belem Tha Deva
Lakshmipathe Thengriyugam Smaraami

(ii) Pranayama
The Pranayarna or Breath control technique is
performed by chanting the following mantra:
Om Bhooh Om Bhuvah Om Suvahah Om Mafia
Omjanah Om Thapah
Om Sathyam Om Thathsavithur Varenyam
Bhargho Devasya Dheemahi
 Dheyoyona Prachothayath

(iii) Sankara
The Sankalpa is performed by chanting the
following verse:
Mamopaatha Samastha Dhurithak-
shayathvaara Sri Parerneshwara
Soma Bhaimvi samantha Soma Kuala Bhairava
Preethyartham Karishyaa-
rnanasya Karmanah Nirvignena
Parismaapyartham Aathouh
Vigneshwara Poojarn Karishye

(iv) The Aasanafit Pooja

While offering a Royal seat to the deity the
following Mantra is to be chanted:
Pruthivyaah Meruprut-
tarushih Suthalarn
Sarathah Koormo Dhevatha
Pruthvi Thvaya Thruthaa Lokha
Thavam Cha Thaarayarnaam
Devi Pratham
Guru Saastham

(iv)The Karma Kandafl" Pooja

Next to follow is the Karma Kanda which is
performed by reciting the following mantra
followed the ringing the prayer bell:
Aagamaartham Thu Dhevaanaam

Gamanaartham Thu Ralzshasaam Kandaaravam

Karoomyaathou
Devadhaahvaana Vaanjchanarra

(v) Lord Ganesha Mantra

To perform this step a Lord Ganesha made out of
Cow Dunglm or Turmeric powder is required.
This pooja can also be performed with a photo of
Lord Ganesha or an idol. Few flowers are taken in
the fist and offered to the Lord Ganesha after
chanting the following mantra:

Mamopaatha Samastha Dhuritha

Sakshyathvaara
Sari Parameshwara Soma Bhairavi
samantha Soma Kerala Bhairava
Preethyartham