Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is the day of celebrating Lord Kaal Bhairav. Devotees worship him for divine protection and fearlessness.
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Introduction
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month. Besides, Lord Kaal Bhairav is the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva.
Who is Kaal Bhairav?
Lord Kaal Bhairav is the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Kaal is the Hindi term refer to time of death.
Apparently, Kaal Bhairav is revered as the guardian of time and protector of Dharma. Additionally, he is worshiped to gain courage, positivity and fearlessness. Do you know most shaktipeeths have Bhairav Temple as Lord Shiva is a protector of Shakti Temple?
Significance of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025
Likewise, Hindus celebrate Kaal Bhairav jayanti as a significant day worldwide. Devotees seek his blessings for protection from planetary afflictions, especially those of Shani and Rahu. As per Vedic astrology, his worship is an infallible remedy for overcoming life’s obstacles.
Moreover, this powerful day is an opportunity to invoke his grace for strength, wisdom and courage.
Donations/ Daan on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025
- On Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, Hindus are believed to perform daan to earn punya and divine blessings.
- Indeed, worshiping Kaal Bhairav and making offerings on this sacred day can remove obstacles.
- Subsequently, Hindus donate black clothes, shoes and liquor on this day. To bring relief from hardships and filling life with positivity, one is advised to perform donation as per his/ her caliber.
- We Hindus believe is daan punya as an important part of Hinduism, marks our life more meaningful.
Date and tithi of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025
In 2025, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti will fall on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. However, the ashtami tithi will starts on November 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM and will end up on November 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM.
As per Hindu Panchang, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti falls on Ashtami tithi of Shukla Paksha of Margshirsha mas.
Disclaimer: All the Tithi and muhurat timings are taken from Dirkpanchang.com for information purpose only.
Legends of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti
According to the Shiv Purana, once upon a time, a conversation took place between Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu asked Brahma, “Who is the greatest creator of the universe?” In response, Brahma proudly declared himself the supreme creator. His arrogance angered Lord Vishnu, and to seek the truth, both of them turned to the four Vedas for an answer.
First, Rigveda proclaimed, “Shiva is the greatest; he is omnipotent, and all living beings exist within him.”
Next, Yajurveda replied, “The one whom we worship through yagyas is the greatest, and that can be none other than Shiva.”
Inspite of all these responses, Brahma remained blinded by his ego. He laughingly mocked their answers.
At that very moment, Lord Shiva appeared as a divine light. Seeing him, Brahma’s fifth head ignited with the fire of anger. Instantly, Shiva created an incarnation and named him ‘Kaal,’ declaring him the ruler of time and death.
This was Kaal Bhairav, angered by Brahma’s arrogance, choped off his fifth burning head from his body. However, to get rid of from the sin of Brahma-hatya (Brahma’s slaying), Lord Shiva instructed Bhairav to visit all the holy pilgrimage sites.
Kapal Mochan Tirtha
Do you know why the Kapal Mochan is famous?
At Kashi, Brahma’s severed head fell from Bhairav’s hand at a sacred site, which became known as Kapal Mochan Tirtha.
From that day forward, Kaal Bhairav has remained in Kashi as its eternal guardian. It is believed that every pilgrim visiting Kashi must seek his blessings at Kapal Mochan Tirtha to complete their spiritual journey.
What to donate on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025?
As per our ancient texts, it is believed that making Daan/donating on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is believed to bring blessings and remove obstacles from life.
Here are some important offerings and their spiritual benefits:
1. Black sesame seeds – Donating black sesame seeds please Lord Kaal Bhairav. It is believed to destroy past sins and lead to salvation (moksha).
2. Fruits – If an illness persists for a long time, donate fruits on this day to bring health benefits.
3. Iron items – Furthermore, if one is getting troubled by enemies or constant obstacles, then donate iron items like nails, spoons, tava, chimta, or tools on this sacred day. Although, this is believed to protect the devotee from adversaries.
4. Black gram – Besides, donating black gram ( Kaali Urad daal) on this day is thought to bring financial prosperity and open doors to success.
5. Salt and oil – Additionally, donating the pink Himalayan(sendha) salt or normal edible salt and mustard oil is considered important. Infact, offering salt is believed to attract wealth, while donating mustard oil removes hardships and difficulties from life.
Conclusion
Thus, now we know that Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is a powerful occasion to seek the divine protection and blessings of Lord Kaal Bhairav. Get ready to seek courage, removes negativity and overcome life’s obstacles on this sacred day.
At the end, honouring Kaal Bhairav strengthens our faith and shields us from difficulties on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti.
Have a blessed day ahead.
Disclaimer: The information in this blog is based on discussions with astrologers and religious scholars, drawing from zodiac signs, religious texts, and scriptures. Any events, accidents, or financial outcomes mentioned are coincidental. The insights provided by astrologers are intended for general benefit.
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