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 2018, Kalabhairavashtami (Kalbhairav Jayanti) date is November 29.
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.
Panchang, 29 November 2018
Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:53 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 17:36
Chandrodayam (Moonrise)23:59 Chandrastama (Moonset)12:22
Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Krishna Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Saptami – 18:46
Nakshatra Magha – 29:21*
Yoga Indra – 13:03
Karana Bava – 18:46
Skipped Karana : Balava – 29:48*
Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Margashirsha
Amavasyanta Month Kaartika
Shaka Samvatsara: Vilambi
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Virodhikruthi
Rahu Kalam: 13:35 – 14:55
Gulika Kalam: 09:34 – 10:54
Yama Gandam: 06:53 – 08:14
Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Vrischika
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Simha
Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 27:05* – 28:36*
Abhijit: 11:53 – 12:36
Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 18:00 – 19:31
Durmuhurthams: 14:45 – 15:27
Kalabhairavashtami in Previous Years
In 2017, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti date was November 10.
In 2016, Kalabhairavashtami (Kalbhairav Jayanti) date was November 21.
In 2015, Kalabhairavashtami (Kalbhairav Jayanti) date was December 3.
In 2014, Kalabhairavashtami (Kalbhairav Jayanti) date was November 14.
In 2013, Kalabhairavashtami (Kalbhairav Jayanti) date was November 25.
Kalabhairavashtami 2012 Kalashatami 2012, also known as Kalbhairav Jayanti 2012 date was December 6.
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Respected Sir,
kindly inform me how to serve Lord KalBhairav.
which day to month to pray kala bharav god
thebirai astami thithi in 2013 for kala bairavar poojas
what is the difference between Kal Bhairav and Mahakal Bhairav? Are there any temles exclusively of Lord Mahakal Bhairav?
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