Today, 6 December 2012 is Bhairavnath Jayanti, Mahakaal Bhairav Jayanti or Kalashtami. It is the first appearance day of Lord Kalabhairav. It falls on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Margashirsha Month. Mahakaal Bhairav, Bhairavnath or Kaalbhairon is a manifestation of Lord Shiva who appeared to punish Lord Brahma. As per the Shiva Maha Purana, headstrong Brahma […]
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Ashtami 2012, Ashtami or Astami dates in 2012
Ashtami or Astami is the eighth day in each fortnight of every Hindu month. Here are Ashtami 2012 dates and their significance. Ashtami is considered inauspicious as per some Hindu calendars but it is spiritually very important. On Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Durgashtami is observed and on Krishna Paksha Astami Kalashtami is observed. New ventures, businesses, […]
Kalashtami 2012, Monthly Kalashtami Vrata 2012 dates
Kalashtami (Kalabhairavashtami) is an auspicious vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the Ashtami after the Purnima in Hindu calendar i.e. Krishna Paksha Astami. Pitru Tharpan and Pinda daan (special rituals to dead ancestors) are also performed to please the dead souls. Kalashtami vrat is observed mainly in Maharashtra and some other western parts of […]