Bhairavi is named after the feminine aspect of the extraterrestrial life force, which is personified as a spouse of Lord Shiva. Hence, it is visualized in female form. It is very powerful and filled with devotion and compassion. Bhairavi is actually performed early in the morning in a peaceful, serious and occasionally sad mood. Traditionally Bhairavi is used as the last item of a program, for its exceptional detail of sentiments and also for its broad tonal arrangement.