Kala Bhairava Ashtami 2025 | Mahakal Bhairav Astami

Kalabhairava

Kalabhairava

Kala Bhairava Ashtami, also known as Mahakal Bhairav Astami or Kalabhairav Jayanti, is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Kalabhairav, fierce form of Lord Shiva. In 2025, Kalabhairavashtami (Kalbhairav Jayanti) date is November 12.

According to Telugu Calendars, Kala Bhairava Ashtami is celebrated on November 28, Wednesday (Margashira Masa Shukla Ashtami).

It is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Margashirsh month as per traditional North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the other calendars, it falls on Kartik Krishna Ashtami. Devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast on this day and worship the Lord with utmost fervor.

Kalashtami is observed in every month on the eighth day after Purnima. But the Margashirsh Krishna Ashtami is very auspicious as the day that marks Mahakaal Bhairav Jayanti.

It is believed that on this day, Lord Kala Bhairav appeared on Earth. Mahakaal bhairav, the presiding deity of Varanasi and Ujjain, is incarnated to behead head-strong Brahma. The legend or the story of Kalbhairav and his divine avatar is mentioned in the Shiva Maha Purana.

Kalabhairava Ashtami, also known as Bhairava Ashtami, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. This auspicious day is observed on the Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the months of Kartika or Margashirsha, depending on regional calendars. The festival holds immense spiritual significance and is celebrated with various rituals and observances.

Significance of Kalabhairava Ashtami

  • Worship of Kaal Bhairav: The day is dedicated to honoring Kaal Bhairav, who is revered as the protector against negative energies and evil forces. Devotees believe that worshipping him can provide protection from black magic and other harmful influences
  • Spiritual Growth: Observing this day is thought to enhance spiritual development and grant devotees courage and strength to overcome life’s challenges

Rituals and Observances

  1. Fasting: Devotees typically observe a fast throughout the day, often abstaining from food and water to purify their bodies and souls
  2. Early Morning Rituals: The day begins with an early morning bath, followed by cleaning the puja area and setting up an altar with an idol or picture of Lord Kaal Bhairav
  3. Offerings: Devotees offer flowers, fruits, sweets, and special prasad such as Meetha Rott. Lighting a diya with mustard oil is also a common practice
  4. Chanting Mantras: Reciting specific mantras like the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam or other Bhairav mantras is encouraged to invoke blessings
  5. Temple Visits: Many devotees visit temples dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav to offer prayers and participate in communal worship

कालभैरव अष्टमी के दिन विशेष रूप से भगवान काल भैरव को भोग अर्पित करने की परंपरा है। इस दिन कुछ खास खाद्य पदार्थों का सेवन और भोग के रूप में अर्पण किया जाता है। यहाँ कालभैरव अष्टमी के दिन किए जाने वाले विशेष भोजन की सूची दी गई है:

कालभैरव अष्टमी के दिन विशेष भोजन

  1. हलवा: यह एक लोकप्रिय मिठाई है जो आमतौर पर पूजा में अर्पित की जाती है।
  2. खीर: दूध और चावल से बनी यह मिठाई भी भोग में शामिल होती है।
  3. गुलगुले (मीठे पुए): ये तले हुए मीठे पकवान होते हैं जो विशेष रूप से इस दिन बनते हैं।
  4. जलेबी: कुरकुरी और मीठी जलेबी भी भगवान को अर्पित की जाती है।
  5. फल: विभिन्न प्रकार के ताजे फल भी भोग में शामिल किए जाते हैं।
  6. पान, सुपारी, लौंग, इलायची, मुखवास: ये चीजें भी भगवान को चढ़ाई जाती हैं।
  7. मदिरा: कुछ स्थानों पर भगवान काल भैरव को मदिरा का भोग भी अर्पित किया जाता है, क्योंकि यह उनके लिए प्रिय माना जाता है

इन खाद्य पदार्थों का भोग लगाने से भक्तों को मनोकामनाएं पूरी होने का आशीर्वाद मिलता है और घर में सुख-समृद्धि बनी रहती है। पूजा के बाद, भक्त अक्सर इन खाद्य पदार्थों को गरीबों में बांटने का भी कार्य करते हैं, जिससे पुण्य की प्राप्ति होती है

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6 Comments

  1. kandarp says:

    want some information about budhastami … way to observe it.. days etc…

  2. Avinash says:

    Respected Sir,
    kindly inform me how to serve Lord KalBhairav.

  3. Parveen says:

    which day to month to pray kala bharav god

  4. Gopesh says:

    thebirai astami thithi in 2013 for kala bairavar poojas

  5. P C Avadich says:

    what is the difference between Kal Bhairav and Mahakal Bhairav? Are there any temles exclusively of Lord Mahakal Bhairav?

  6. ravi says:

    Only sunday

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