Skull Garland and Belt: The garland of skulls and belt about his waist are symbols of his mastery over Dying and his job to be a deity with the cremation floor (Smashana). This imagery underscores the themes of mortality as well as the impermanence of physical existence. Guardianship and Safety: https://gettydirectory.com/listings982985/5-simple-statements-about-bhairav-explained