Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024: Kaal Bhairav is considered to be the third Rudra incarnation of Lord Shiva. According to the Puranas, Lord Kaal Bhairav appeared on the Ashtami day of Krishna Paksha of Margashis month. This time Kaal Bhairav Ashtami is on 22nd November. On this Krishna Ashtami, Bhairava form was born from Lord Shankar in the afternoon. Even time is afraid of Lord Bhairav. That is why he is also called Kalabhairava.
Bhairav Ashtami will be celebrated on 22nd November in Brahma Yoga, Indra Yoga and Ravi Yoga. On Bhairav Ashtami, Kaal Bhairav, the Rudra form of Devadhidev Mahadev, is worshipped. By observing fast on Bhairav Ashtami one gets the desired results. On this day, there is a ritual to worship Lord Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, along with rituals.
On this day, by taking a resolution of fasting in the morning, Lord Kalbhairav is worshiped at night. Kaal Bhairav Ashtami is also called Kalashtami. Bhairav means destroyer of fear, that is why it is believed that whoever worships Kaal Bhairav on the day of Kalashtami, whose fear is destroyed, should worship Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and Kaal Bhairav on the day of Kalashtami. Scholars believe that this puja is performed at night.
Bhairav Ashtami auspicious time (Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024 Time)
Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month will start on 22nd November at 06:07 pm. This date will end on November 23 at 07:56 pm. Kaal Bhairav Dev is worshiped during Nisha period, hence Kalashtami will be celebrated on 22nd November. Monthly Krishna Janmashtami will also be celebrated on this day.
Auspicious yoga on Kalashtami
On this day, Indra Yoga will be formed along with Brahma Yoga. Apart from this, Ravi Yoga will also be formed. In this yoga, by worshiping Kaal Bhairav Dev, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, the seeker will get relief from all kinds of physical and mental troubles.
Ashtami date of Shiva-Shakti
The lord of Ashtami Tithi is Rudra, and there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Shiva on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. All the Teej-festivals falling on Ashtami Tithi throughout the year are associated with the Goddess. Bhairava puja becomes even more special due to the influence of both Shiva and Shakti on this date. The one who removes fear on this date is called Bhairav, hence performing puja on Kaal Bhairav Ashtami removes negativity, fear and unrest.
diseases go away
Bhairav means one who defeats fear or conqueror of fear, hence worshiping the form of Kaal Bhairav removes the fear of death and all kinds of troubles. It is said in Narad Purana that by worshiping Kaal Bhairav, all the wishes of a person are fulfilled. If a person is suffering from any disease for a long time, then that disease and other types of problems are cured. Kaal Bhairav is worshiped with different names and in different ways all over the country. Kaal Bhairav is one of the main Ganas of Lord Shiva.
donation of woolen clothes is very auspicious
This time Kaal Bhairav Ashtami is on Saturday, hence due to the month of Aghaan, two colored blankets should be donated on this festival. This will please Shanidev along with Bhairav. Also, the inauspicious results of Rahu-Ketu present in the horoscope will reduce. It is said in the Puranas that woolen clothes should be donated in the month of Aghan due to the winter season. This also brings blessings of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.
Physical and mental problems go away
There is a tradition of feeding Jalebi and Imarti to dogs on this festival. By doing this Kaal Bhairav becomes happy. By feeding barley and jaggery to the cow on this day, the problems caused by Rahu start ending. Also, donating mustard oil, black clothes, fried food items, ghee, shoes and slippers, bronze utensils and anything related to needy people on this day relieves physical and mental problems. Even sins committed knowingly or unknowingly are eliminated.
Night puja has special importance
According to the Puranas, Kaal Bhairav worship is done during Pradosh Kaal i.e. at the time of sunset or at midnight. There is importance of worshiping Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and Lord Kalbhairav by keeping vigil at night. The black dog, the vehicle of Kaal Bhairav, is also worshipped. Various types of delicacies are offered to the dog. The story of Kaal Bhairav is also heard or read during the puja.
pain and fear go away
It is told in the scriptures that every fear of the one who worships Lord Kaal Bhairav goes away. Lord Bhairav takes away all his troubles. Kaal Bhairav is a fierce form of Lord Shiva. According to the scriptures, if a person worships Lord Kaal Bhairav on the day of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, then he gets the desired achievements. Lord Kaal Bhairav is also considered the god of Tantra.
Importance of Kalbhairav Jayanti
Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that by worshiping Lord Kalbhairav, the seeker gets freedom from fear. By worshiping them one gets freedom from planetary obstacles and enemy obstacles.
Regarding Lord Kalbhairav, it is mentioned in the scriptures that the form of Lord Kalbhairav is beneficial for those who do good deeds and he is a punisher for those who do immoral acts. According to religious belief, whoever harms the devotees of Lord Bhairav does not get shelter anywhere in the three worlds.
By chanting these mantras one will get relief from the most terrible troubles.
Kaalbhairav is a very ferocious, fearsome, hideous, monstrous form of Lord Mahadev. On the day of Shri Kalbhairav Jayanti, by going to any Shiva temple and chanting any one of these mantras of Kal Bhairav ji, even the most severe sufferings get destroyed and the dying person gets the gift of life by the grace of Bhairav Baba.
Kaal Bhairav Siddha Mantra
- Om Kalabhairavaya Namah.
- Om Bhayaharanam Cha Bhairav.
- ॐ भ्रं कालभारवाय फट्ट.
- Om Hreem Batukay Aapduddharanaya Kuru Kuru Batukay Hreem.
- ॐ हं शं नं गं कं कं खं महाकाल भैरवाय नमः.
method of worship
- On Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, take a resolution to fast after taking bath in the morning.
- Light a lamp and worship Lord Shiva.
- There is a tradition of worshiping Lord Kalbhairav at night.
- Go to a temple in the evening and light a four-sided lamp in front of the idol of Lord Bhairav.
- Now offer things like flowers, Imarti, Jalebi, Urad, Paan, Coconut etc., after this one should sit on the same seat and read the Chalisa of Lord Kalbhairav.
- After completion of the puja, perform aarti and ask for forgiveness for the mistakes committed knowingly or unknowingly. Donate a two-color blanket to the needy during Pradosh Kaal or midnight.
- On this day, chant the mantra Om Kalabhairavaya Namah 108 times. After the puja, offer Jalebi or Imarti to Lord Bhairav. On this day, prepare Imarti separately and feed it to the dogs.
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