Date, Shubh Muhurat, and Significance of Kalashtami in May 2024: Verify Puja Vidhi To Please Baba Kaal Bhairav
A major Hindu festival honoring Lord Bhairav, Kalashtami, also called Kala Ashtami, is celebrated on the eighth day of the waning moon on the “Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi” of each Hindu lunar month. We are observing the Vaishakh Maas Kalashtami vrat today, May 1, 2024. Dedicated followers of Lord Shiva consider Kalashtami to be a noteworthy and fortunate day for honoring Lord Shiva’s fierce Kaal Bhairav avatar.
Kalashtami Date And Shubh Muhurat in May 2024
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (Kalashtami)
Ashtami Tithi Commences on May 1, 2024, at 5:47 AM
Ashtami Tithi Ends on May 2, 2024, at 04:02 AM
May 20, 2024: The Importance Of This Hallowed Day
On the day of Kaal Ashtami, worshiping Lord Kaal Bhairav is very important. Lord Bhairav is a violent representation of Time (Kaal). He is on the verge of both creation and annihilation. He is shown as being enraged and having a dog at his side. This stands for faithfulness and overcoming evil.
Devotees perform special rituals on Kalashtami in an effort to appease Lord Bhairav and gain his favor. Kalashtami puja is performed by them in order to attain inner peace and to seek protection from Lord Bhairav. This puja is an excellent method of self-defense against negativity. Adored by followers as a formidable incarnation of Lord Shiva, Lord Bhairava aids individuals in conquering phobias and anxieties, getting rid of negativity, and warding off evil energies.
May 20, 2024, Kalashtami: Lord Kaal Bhairav’s Puja Vidhi
On this day, devotees wake early and take an early bath. They do a unique puja for Kaal Bhairav in order to atone for their sins and to ask for his celestial blessings.
Devotees also visit Lord Kaal Bhairav’s temple in the evening and give special prayers. On the morning of Kalashtami, special pujas and rites are also held in honor of the departed ancestors.
Moreover, followers maintain a strict 24-hour fast. Certain loyal disciples stay up all night listening to stories about Mahakaleshwar. The Kalashtami Vrat bestows money, happiness, and every success in life to the observer.
It is considered auspicious to recite the Kaal Bhairav Katha and chants honoring Lord Shiva.
It is also traditional to feed dogs on Kalashtami since black canines are said to symbolize Lord Bhairav’s vehi
On the day of Kalashtami, feeding the Brahmins has additional benefits.
