Kalashtami December 2023: Kalashtami has a great significance in Hindu religion. The auspicious day of Kalashtami is devoted to the worship of Lord Kaal Bhairav. People offer prayers, observe fast, and seek the blessings of Lord Kaal Bhairav on this day. Kalashtami falls every month during Krishna Paksha. In the month of December, Kalashtami is being observed today, on
December 5, 2023.
Kalashatmi December 2023: Date and TimeAshtami Tithi Begins - December 4, 2023 - 09:59 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends - December 6, 2023 - 12:37 AM
Kalashtami December 2023: SignificanceFor Hindu devotees who worship Lord Bhairav, Kalashtami has a great significance. On this day, people worship Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva. Tuesdays and Sundays are considered auspicious because Kalashtami is a day on which Lord Kaal Bhairav is worshipped. On this day, devotees offer milk and alcohol. On this day, a lot of devotees visit the temple.
Kaal Bhairav is also referred to as the God of Time. He is the one who drives out all bad energies, negative elements, and bad habits. Additionally, worshippers can find relief from black magic and evil spirits. When they pray to Lord Kaal Bhairav, they must be utterly devoted, and those who have faith in him never experience sadness.
Kalashtami December 2023: Puja Rituals1. Devotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
2. They clean their house especially puja room.
3. Take an idol of Lord Kaal Bhairav, light a diya with mustard oil and offer a garland.
4. Recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam and the link is given below.
5. People visit the temple and they light a diya with mustard oil and seek blessings of Kaal Bhirav.
6. Meetha Rott is offered as bhog. Special prasad is prepared for Kaal Bhairav.
7. Devotees break their fast in the evening after sunset.
8. Eating any tamsikk food item on this day is considered inauspicious.
MantraOm Kaalakaalaaya Vidhmahey Kaalaatheethaaya,dheemahi Thanno Kaala Bhairava Prachodhayaath..!!
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