This art work is based on Kaal Bhairav statue located in Kathmandu Durbar Square. According to local legend, this single stone sculpted statue was found at a paddy field and later it was placed at the Durbar Square. Bhairav is known to be fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva.

This 12-foot tall idol of Kaal Bhairav is believed to be sculpted in the 6th century . The idol and the structures that surround it are made of stone and were carved in the 5th century. It was discovered by King Pratap of the Malla dynasty amidst paddy fields in the 17th century.

The idol of Kaal Bhairav is seen standing fiercely, stepping over a dead body holding a decapitated head in one hand.