Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024: Lord Shiva manifested in different avatars to impact essential life lessons to humankind. One of those forms is Kaal Bhairav or Kala Bhairav/Kalabhairav. This side of Mahadev is believed to be deadliest and fiercest. According to the religious beliefs, Lord Shiva took birth as Kaal Bhairav on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month (as per Purnimant calendar), and Kartik (as per Amavasyant calendar). There is a change in months but the date is the same. As per the Gregorian calendar, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti occurs in November/December.
Here is everything about Kaal Bhairav Jayanti.
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024: Date & Tithi
This year, Kala Bhairav Jayanti will be celebrated on 27th November. The Ashtami Tithi starts on 27th November at 5.43 am and ends on 28th November at 6.00 am
Kaal Bhairava Ashtami: Significance
Bhairava is originated from the Bhiru word (Meaning – fear). This Mahadev’s avatar is also known as Dandapani (meaning – the one who punishes). According to the Hindu scriptures, Brahma grew arrogant and took pride in being the universe creator. Hence Kaal Bharirav removed one of the five heads of Lord Brahma with his Trishul to punish him. This was done to remind Brahma that ego, pride, and arrogance lead to downfall.
As per the scriptures, on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, Kala Bhairava appeared with four hands and teeth protruding outwards. He held a sword/noose/snake in one of the right hands and a skull (Kapal) in the other. In the two left hands, he held a Damru (drum) and a trident (Trishul). The dog is the mount of this form of Mahadev.
On the Kala Bhairav Jayanti, devotees perform puja and remain awake all night. They offer food to the dogs.
