Kal Bhairav: The deity of justice.

Kal Bhairav: The deity of justice. Location: Hanumandhoka, old Kathmandu city center.

The deity helps
•    Devotees in getting justice;
•    Devotees in winning lawsuits.

Devotees pledge to ‘bhakal’ of offering
•    Regular puja comprising holy water, flower, rice, amber or vermillion, and wicks soaked in oil;
•    Regular puja plus sacrifices of animals.

Any day of a week is good for the deity.

In ancient time, newly appointed ministers, and state employees took the oath of office in front of the deity.