Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024, Date, Time, History and Significance

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva. This day celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Kaal Bhairav, who is believed to protect his devotees from negative energies and evil forces. People celebrate this festival with devotion, performing prayers, fasts, and rituals to seek his blessings.

Date and Time of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024

In 2024, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti will be celebrated on Friday, November 22. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) during the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) of the Margashirsha or Aghan month.

The timings for the Ashtami Tithi are as follows:

• Begins: 6:07 PM on November 22, 2024
• Ends: 7:56 PM on November 23, 2024

Devotees often perform their rituals during these hours to honor Lord Kaal Bhairav.

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti – History

Lord Kaal Bhairav is a fierce form of Lord Shiva, representing time, destruction, and the removal of evil. According to Hindu mythology, he was created by Lord Shiva to destroy a demon and eliminate ego, which blocks spiritual growth. His birth story is found in the Shiva Purana, where he is said to have emerged from Lord Shiva’s anger, known as his Rudra form.

Kaal Bhairav is so powerful that even time (Kaal) fears him, which is why he is called Kaal Bhairav.

Significance of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is deeply meaningful for Hindus, especially those following Shaivism (devotion to Lord Shiva). Worshipping Kaal Bhairav on this day is believed to bring:

• Protection from evil forces and negative energies.
• Freedom from fear, danger, and untimely death.
• Relief from obstacles, accidents, and diseases.

Devotees believe that prayers and offerings to Kaal Bhairav can help them lead a peaceful and prosperous life. The festival is particularly special in 2024 as it coincides with auspicious yogas like Brahma Yoga, Indra Yoga, and Ravi Yoga, making the day more spiritually powerful.