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Story of Kal Bhairab
The history of Kal Bhairab dates back to Nepal Sambat 760 during the regime of Pratap Malla .It is said that the idol was dug out at Raniban when the Malla King ordered for a canal to be dug from Narayansthan to the the Hanumandhoka Durbar (Palace) for water supply .The idol, found in multiple colored pieces, was then brought to Hanumandhoka Durbar, and when assembled, it turned out to be greater than a life –sized figure. Therefore, since the idol could not be taken through the wooden doors of the palace to be kept inside the courtyard, it was installed in its present premises facing the northern direction. After which Tantric rituals were performed to consecrate the Bhairab idol.
People believed Kal Bhairab to be the god of justice, a court “adda” which Is situated at Metropolitan Police Range building .Suspects were brought to the Kal Bhairab for prosecution in the presence of court officials during their hearing .They were told to touch the idol’s feet and state their case of guilt or innocent. The accused live or die according the truth or lies they spoke .Those that laid vomited blood and died. Later this process has been changed and instead now suspects had to maintain only eye contact with the Bhairab from a distance and state their case.
It is also heard that during the 1990 BS (1934 AD) earthquake ,the idol leaned almost touching the ground .But then it raised up itself high in the present postures.