Guardian at the Threshold
Render Bhairav as a calm yet unflinching guardian, his form sculpted from deep, light-absorbing midnight blue. His wild, fire-like hair and piercing, sun-bright golden eyes cast an aura of vibrant alertness. His muscular chest is dusted with glowing ash, and a garland of symbolic skulls or rudraksha beads hangs around his neck. In one steady hand he carries a plain, deadly sharp trident, in the other a kapala bowl, displayed with composed wisdom. A black dog stands faithfully by his side, ears alert and eyes clear, both framed by ruins bathed in the silvery half-light of dusk, embodying the protective calm found only where danger and safety converge.

