The festival of Kalashtami is celebrated every month on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. On this day, Lord Shiva's fierce form Kaal Bhairav ​​Dev is worshiped. Also, the fast of Kalashtami is kept to get success in a special task. By observing this fast, all kinds of sorrows and troubles go away. Also, happiness, prosperity and peace come to the house. Monthly Kalashtami is on 22 December in the month of Paush. On this auspicious occasion, Lord Shiva and his fierce form Kaal Bhairav ​​Dev will be worshiped in temples. If you also want to be a part of the blessings of Kaal Bhairav ​​Dev, then worship Lord Shiva with devotion on Kalashtami. Also, recite Kaal Bhairav ​​Chalisa at the time of worship.

Shri Bhairav ​​Chalisa

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Shri Bhairava is the merciful one who removes troubles and brings good fortune.

May I have mercy on the slave who is humble and merciful.

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Jai Damrudhar Nayan Vishala. Shyam Varna, Vapu Maha Karala॥

Jai Trishuldhar, Jai Damrudhar. Kashi Kotwal, Sankathar.

Hail Girijasut, the most kind. Remove the troubles and confusion.

Victory to Batuk Bhairava the fear-destroyer. Victory to Kaal Bhairava the strong one.

All sing of your eight forms. All are one except one.

Followers of Shiva in the form of Shiva. Ganadhish is the master of all of you.

The crown looks good on matted hair. The moon on the forehead looks very beautiful.

Kati kardhani ghunghru bajai. Darshan is full of fear.

Hands trident and damru are very beautiful. Peacock feather and fan are beautiful.

Strong man carrying skull and sword. Describe the form of Chaturbhuj Nath.

Your vehicle is a dog, always pleasing. You are eternal, Lord, you are indestructible.

Hail Hail Hail Bhairava, the destroyer of fear. Hail the merciful devotees who are entertaining.

Eyes huge, red, very heavy. You are blood colored, oh my dear.

Bam Bam Bam is speaking day and night. Where do you worship Shiva and the demons are worshipping you.

You are called Lord Shiva and you are the second form Bhairava.

Servant, you, you, Lord, Lord. You are the intercessor of the whole world.

Raktavarna vpu aahi yours. Where are the dark skinned people being promoted?

White-complexioned Puni said Bakhani. Three characters are your qualities.

The three eyes of the Lord look extremely beautiful. All the gods, men and sages concentrate on Him.

Tiger skinned, you are the master of the world. Pretnath, you are completely helpless.

Chakranath Nakulesh Prachanda. Nimish Digambar Kirati Chanda.

Krodhvatsa Bhootesh Kaldhar. Chakratunda ten-armed Vyaladhar.

Ahhin Koti Prabhu, your name. Victory is always full of sorrow.

Sixty four yoginis dance with you. You are very angry and warlike.

Bhootnath, you are the most pure. You are the future, you are the past.

Your present form is pure. You are timeless and incomparable.

Aalaadi got rid of the trouble. The work of the simple devotee was accomplished.

I am called Kali's son. I bow my head at your feet daily.

Shri Krodhesh's grace is extended. I have crossed the world of poverty.

The ocean of life grows old day and night. Be merciful and worship the wicked.

O Lord, please be kind to me knowing that I am your servant. Now give me your devotion.

I will always serve Bhairava. No one is as great as you.

Ashwanath you are extremely beautiful. O Lord you are very scary to the wicked.

Wherever your servant is, no one faces any trouble.

O lord, remove the pain of the people. You are as strong as the lord.

Please forgive me all my sins. Knowing me to be poor, please do this to me.

Whoever recites this Chalisa, O Jagdish, have mercy on him.

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Hail Bhairava, hail Bhootpati, hail hail Sukhkand.

Be kind to your devotee every day and give him happiness always.