The festival of monthly Kalashtami is considered very auspicious in Sanatan Dharma. According to the Panchang, Kalashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of every month. On this special occasion, it is customary to worship Kaal Bhairav ​​Dev, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Also, the devotees keep a fast for Kaal Bhairav ​​Dev. Let us know about the date, auspicious time and worship method of Kalashtami (Kalashtami 2024) falling in the month of Ashwin.

Monthly Kalashtami auspicious time

According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month will begin on September 24 at 12:38 pm. At the same time, this Tithi will end on September 25 at 12:10 pm. In such a situation, the festival of Kalashtami will be celebrated on September 25.

Monthly Kalashtami Puja Vidhi

• On this day, wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath.
• Offer water to Sun God.
• Place the idol of Lord Kaal Bhairav ​​on the stand.
• Now apply white sandalwood tilak to them.
• Light a lamp and perform aarti.
• Chant mantras.
• Offer fruits and sweets etc.
• Pray for attaining happiness and peace in life.
• Do Bhajan and Kirtan at night.
• Break the fast the next day.
• Donate as per your faith.

Monthly Kalashtami Puja Materials

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

Don't make these mistakes

• One should not fight with anyone on the day of Kalashtami.
• One should stay away from non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption.
• No one should be insulted.
• One should not think wrong things about anyone.

Mantras of Kala Bhairava Dev

• ॐ Hri Batukaaya Disaster Relief Kuru Kuru Batukaaya Hrim.
• ॐ Hri Batukaaya Disaster Relief Kuru Kuru Batukaaya Hrim.
• Om Hrim Batuk! Release the curse, release Hrim Kali.
• My banner, in the form of Lord Śiva, is the only refuge in the worlds. O lord of the brāhmaṇas I take refuge in that worshipable pure three-eyed Sri Bhairava.