Kalbhairav Jayanti 2025
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025 date: According to the calendar, Kalbhairav Jayanti is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month. It is also called Bhairav Ashtami or Kalashtami. This birth anniversary of Kalbhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, is considered a very sacred and powerful date. On this day, devotees worship Lord Bhairav and pray for freedom from negative powers, fear and sins.
When is Kalbhairav Jayanti: 11 or 12 November 2025?
This year, there is a dilemma in the minds of people regarding the date of Kalbhairav Jayanti whether it is on 11th November or 12th November. According to astrological calculations and Udaya Tithi, the exact date of Kalabhairav Jayanti is as follows.
- Ashtami Tithi starts: 11 November 2025, Tuesday at 11:08 am.
- Ashtami Tithi ends: 12 November 2025, Wednesday at 10:58 am.
- According to Udaya Tithi, the festival of Kalbhairav Jayanti will be celebrated on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
Worship method of Kalabhairav Jayanti
Kaal Bhairav is mainly worshiped at night, but vows of fasting and worship are taken throughout the day.
Purification and resolution: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, take water, flowers and Akshat in hand and take a pledge to fast/puja.
Establishment: Install a picture or idol of Lord Shiva, Parvati and Kaal Bhairav at the place of worship.
Lamp and incense: Light a Chaumukhi (four faced) lamp of mustard oil and burn Guggal incense.
Offering: Offer Belpatra, Dhatura flowers, black sesame seeds, black urad dal, fruits and Panchamrit to God. Offering Imarti or Jalebi is also considered auspicious.
Mantra chanting: Chant the mantras of Lord Kaal Bhairav with Rudraksha rosary. It should be chanted at least 108 times.
mantra: “Om Kalabhairavaya Namah” or “Hreem Unmatt Bhairavaya Namah”.
Aarti and Katha: After completion of puja, recite the story of Kaal Bhairav and then perform aarti.
Shraddha of ancestors: It is also considered auspicious to remember the ancestors and perform their Shraddha on this day.
Importance of Kalbhairav Jayanti
Lord Kaal Bhairav is considered the lord of time and destiny, hence his worship has special significance. It is believed that by worshiping Kaal Bhairav with true heart, a person gets protection from all kinds of troubles, fears and negative powers. He also protects his devotees from dangerous enemies. By observing fast on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, the devotees get freedom from all the sins and obstacles.
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