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.
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:
Devotees often perform their rituals during these hours to honor Lord Kaal Bhairav.
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.
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:
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.
England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on September 22, 2026,…
The Indian women’s cricket team won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 after…
India has endorsed the consensus outcomes of the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial, reinforcing its engagement…
The 7th edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026 was launched on September…
The Government of India has dissolved the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the apex inter-departmental decision-making…
India will observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026, celebrating the country’s more…