Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024 : Margashirsha month begins after the end of Kartik Purnima, the holy month of Hindu religion. In such a situation, many important fasts and festivals take place in the month of Margashirsha. One of these festivals is Kaal Bhairav Jayanti. Kalashtami fast, dedicated to Kaal Bhairav Dev, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, is observed on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of every month. This time this fast will be observed on 22nd November. Monthly Krishna Janmashtami will also be celebrated on this day.
There is a religious belief that by worshiping Kaal Bhairav Dev, all the wishes of the seeker are fulfilled. Also all kinds of sorrows and troubles go away forever. Therefore, the devotees worship Kaal Bhairav Dev with devotion. Come, let us know the date and auspicious time of Kalashtami of Margashirsha month-
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024 date
Every year Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month will start on 22nd November at 6:07 pm and will end the next day on 23rd November 2024 at 7:56 pm. In such a situation, Friday 22nd November is Kaal Bhairav Jayanti.
puja time
Kaal Bhairav Puja Muhurat – 22 November from 6:50 am to 10:48 am.
Nishita Kaal Muhurta – From 11:41 pm on 22nd November to 12:34 am on 23rd November.
Worship Kaal Bhairav Dev like this
On the day of Kalashtami, wake up in the morning during Brahma Muhurta and take bath etc. and become clean. Then, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast,
While taking the resolution, chant 'Hrim Unmatta Bhairavaya Namah'
After this worship Kaal Bhairav normally.
At midnight, worship Kaal Bhairav with incense, black sesame seeds, lamp, urad and mustard oil.
After completion of the fast, feed sweet bread to the black dog.
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Religious importance of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti
According to religious legends, Kaal Bhairav was incarnated on this day. The fierce form of Lord Shiva is called Kaal Bhairav. According to the scriptures, Kaal Bhairav is a god of immense powers, hence worshiping him removes the fear of untimely death and provides freedom from negative powers.