Kaal Bhairav Jayanti -

Celebrated as the birthday of Bhairava, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti falls after Poornima in the month of Kartik on the day of Ashtami or the 8th day after the full moon. Also called as ‘Mahakaal Bhairavashtami’ or ‘Kaal Bhairav Ashtami’, this day is considered to be the most auspicious if it falls on either Tuesday or Sunday.

Pictorial depiction of Kalabhairava

It is said that Lord Shankar & Lord Brahma had a fight on who among them is more powerful. To eliminate the ego & pride of Lord Brahma, Kalabhairava appeared from Lord Shankar. Representing a fierce look, He is a four-armed God depicted with teeth protruding outwards.

Accompanied by his Dog who is his Vahana, Kalabhairava holds Sword(Talwar) or Noose(Pasa) or Snake(Sarp) in one of his right hands while a skull in his other hand. His left side holds a Damru(Drum) & a Trident(Trishul).

Kala Bhairava Pooja Samagri -

Once you have organized all the items required for the puja of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, next you need to do is prepare the Kalabhairava Naivedyam that is given below. Here is what you will need to perform the puja and to get blessings.

• Kaal Bhariav Gutika
• Strotra Book
• Sidh Kala Bhairav photo
• Kala Bhairav Mala

Kalabhairava Naivedyam

On the day of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, the Lord is offered with fruits, flowers, and Madira, i.e, Wines, or Alcohol.

Mantras to chant on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti -

”Hrim vatukaya apadudharanaya kuru kuru batukaya hrim.”

“Om hreem vam vatukaaya Aapaduddharanaya vatukaaya hreem”

“Om Hraam Hreem Hroom Hrime Hroum Ksham Kshetrapaalaaya Kaala Bhairavaaya Namaha”

Kaal Bhairav Pooja Vidhanam and Vrat -

Commencing the Vidhanam requires certain do’s and don’ts to be followed so as get blessings of Kalabhairava.

• Wake up early in the morning, take bath & then start with the rituals.
• Worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati & Kalabhairava together on this day.
• Offer fruits, flowers & milk to Lord along with his Vahan, the Black Dog.
• Chant the Vrat Katha, mantras & observe Jagran all night & fast for the complete day.
• Recite the powerful mantras, sing Aarti accompanied by bells, drums & conches.
• You can also perform Shradh & Tarpan to the dead ancestors.
• Dogs are considered the most important on this day, hence do not hurt dogs.

Kala Bhairava pooja benefits -

• It shields you from negative energies.
• Kalabhairava grants you success and victory.
• All the family issues are resolved with the blessings of the Lord.
• Worshiping the Lord helps you to overcome the fear of enemies.
• It fulfills all your desires and goals.