Virabhadra is one of the Shiva Ganas. Idol or murti of Virabhadra
worshipped at Mogili Shiva Temple is seen along with Daksha Prajapati with goat
head. Mogili Shiva Temple is ancient temple dedicated to Shiva and is located
around 22 km from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh.
Virabhadra originated from a single strand of hair that was
thrown on to earth by Lord Shiva on hearing the death through self-immolationby Goddess Sati.
A fierce Virabhadra entered the arena where Daksha was
performing the yajna. He destroyed everything and cut off the head of Daksha.
Later Shiva replaced the head of Daksha with that of a goat.
At Mogili Shiva Temple, the murti of Virabhadra is made of stone. It is located on the western wing of the main shrine. He is seen holding arrow in the upper right hand, bow in the upper left, sword in the lower right and shield in the lower left hand.
At Mogili Shiva Temple, the murti of Virabhadra is made of stone. It is located on the western wing of the main shrine. He is seen holding arrow in the upper right hand, bow in the upper left, sword in the lower right and shield in the lower left hand.
Daksha, with goat’s head stands to the bottom right with
hands clasped in ‘anjali’ pose.