Kaal Bhairav Puja: According to the Hindu calendar, Kalashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of every month, because Kaal Bhairav appeared on this date. Worship of Kaal Bhairav on this day is considered infallible.
Kaal Bhairav is considered to be the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Bhairav means the one who defeats or conquers fear. Therefore, by worshipping the Kaal Bhairav form, the fear of death and every kind of crisis goes away. Let us know when Kaal Bhairav should be worshipped and what are the rules.
When should one worship Kaal Bhairav?
According to Shiv Puran, it is believed that when day and night meet, that is, in the evening, during Pradosh Kaal, Bhairava appeared in the fierce form of Shiva. Worshipping Kaal Bhairava at this time pleases him. Since tantric worship is done at night, those who have attained siddhis (Aghori, those who practice tantra-mantra) should worship Kaal Bhairava in Nishita Kaal Muhurta. For this, Saturday and Sunday are considered the best days.
How many forms of Baba Bhairava?
According to Avanti Khand of Skanda Purana, Lord Bhairav has 8 forms. Out of these, Kaal Bhairav is the third. The other 7 forms appeared from Bhairav and were named according to their form and work. Their names are Ruru Bhairav, Sanhaar Bhairav, Kaal Bhairav, Asit Bhairav, Krodh Bhairav, Bhishan Bhairav, Maha Bhairav and Khatvang Bhairav.
There are two siddhis associated with Bhairava
Kaal Bhairav is worshipped in two ways. Rajasik Siddhi and Tamasik Siddhi. For both, different methods have to be adopted. In Tamasik, it is done through mantras, havans etc. During this, ghosts, spirits and vampires also get attached to the body. Therefore, you have to do sadhna of Ishta Mantra separately, otherwise such powers pull the body into their world. This is the reason why people living a householder’s life should worship Kaal Bhairav in a normal way.
How to please Kala Bhairava
- Chant the mantras of Kaal Bhairav while worshipping him normally; reciting Bhairavashtak is also auspicious.
- On Saturdays, prepare urad pakoras in bitter oil and feed them to a dog. This pleases Baba Bhairava.
- Offer jalebi, imarti, malpua to Kaal Bhairav. Burn guggal incense on Sunday or Saturday and spread its smoke throughout the house.
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