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One of the most popular temples in Nepal dedicated to this god is the Baghrab Temple. Located in the town of Kirtipur, this temple is regarded as the guardian of the locals. This temple is dedicated to the god Bhairab, which is regarded as the guardian of the Kirtipur. The locals call him Ajudeu. The rituals related to this god are performed by the Munsi Newars.
The three-storyed temple of Baghrab, which dates back to the 16th century, is situated in a brick-paved courtyard with rest houses nearby. Its roof is made of tiles and the other two are covered with copper. The carved deities of various Hindu gods and goddesses are placed on wooden posts that support its roof.
There are eighteen minarets: the first, six in the middle, and eleven at the top. Under the eaves of the first ceiling is a very old but faded mural depicting the story of Ramayan. Various performances of Maha Bharat and the mighty goddess Durga. These paintings are red murals on a white plaster background. On the right side of the main entrance of the temple is Hifa Dyo. The blood god is allowed to directly sacrifice to Bagh Bhairab. All animal sacrifices here are sacrificed to this god, just like the stone statue Kumari. , The second gate placed on the left side of Chandeswori in Banepah and Chhetrapal, this is the beginning of the last series of steps leading to the Khadga Jogini Temple in Sankhu.
There are two torans on Hifa Dyo. They carry very fine tailoring of Asta-Matriks, Asta-Bhairabs and other gods. On the west wall of the temple, there is a hollow space considered by the locals to be Nasa Dyo, the god of music and dance. Bagh Bhairab made of clay is enshrined in the left hand corner of the temple. The three-eyed colored glaze tiger god has no tongue and teeth, and the whole body is covered with silver and copper plates, with numerous decorations. As mentioned in the stone carvings, this god is called Bagheswor (Tiger God), Bhimsen Bhattarak (Bhimsen, Ruling God), Gudei Sthanadhipati (Tiger Shape Lord) and Ajudyo (Ancestral God).
The locals believe that this god is the embodiment of prudence, knowledge, productivity and resistance to all evil forces. Therefore, auspicious ceremonies such as Kirtipur's wedding, Bratabandha (initiation ceremony for adolescent boys), Pasni (feeding rice) and other ceremonial performances can only be carried out after the ritual worship of this god.
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