New Delhi. The day of Kalashtami is considered one of the most important days. This day is dedicated to the worship of Kaal Bhairav, the most fierce form of Lord Shiva. This festival is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha every month. According to religious beliefs, on this holy day, one must worship Bhairav ​​Baba and fast for him.

By doing this, auspicious results are obtained. This time Kalashtami (Kalashtami 2024) is being celebrated on 28 June 2024 i.e. today.

Kalashtami 2024 date and time

Ashtami begins - 28 June 2024 at 04:27 pm

End of Ashtami Tithi - 29 June 2024 at 02:19 pm.

Method of worship

• Get up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
• Clean your house and especially the temple thoroughly.
• Take an altar and place the idol of Lord Kaal Bhairav ​​on it.
• Apply white sandalwood tilak to them.
• Offer fruits, flowers, sweets etc.
• Light a mustard oil lamp.
• Recite Kala Bhairava Ashtak and chant Bhairava mantras.
• Keep a vigil at night, i.e. sing bhajans and kirtans.
• The fasting person should break his fast the next day after the puja in the morning.
• Avoid tamasic things.
• Avoid getting into arguments with anyone.
• Do not insult elders.

Favorite Indulgence

Home made sweet roti, gram flour pudding and malpua.

Puja material list

Bel leaves, milk, seasonal fruits, flowers, incense, Ganga water, pure water, sandalwood, black cloth, whole rice grains, mustard oil, earthen lamp etc.

mantra

OM Kalabhairavaya Namah.