Sri Chanda Bhairava is the third form of Ashtabhairava Murthi, eight manifestations of Lord Bhairava.
Chanda Bhairava appears blue with a pleasant face. Bhagavan carries agni, shakti (spear), gada and kunda and rides on a Peacock.
Consort of Chanda Bhairava is Koumari Mata.
Vahana of Chanda Bhairava – Peacock
Direction – South
Temple dedicated to Chanda Bhairava – Vaitheeswaran Koil near Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu.
Janma Nakshatra (Birth star) of Chanda Bhairava is – Mirugasiridam (Mrigashira), Chithirai (Chitra), Avittam (Dhanishta).
Stone related to Chanda Bhairava swamy is Pagadam (Coral – Pavazham, Moonga)
Chanda Bhairava Mantra:
Om Hreem Sarva Shakti Ruupaya Neela Varnaya
Maha Chanda Bhairavaya Namaha
Meaning:
I bow down to Chanda Bhairava who is blue in colour and the repository of all powers.
Benefits:
Gives the highest self confidence and helps overcome competitions and enemies