Special Things
Masik Kalashtami 2024 Date: According to the Vedic calendar, Masik Kalashtami falls on May 1, 2024, during the Krishna Paksha of Vaishakha month.Rituals and Benefits: Worshiping Lord Kalabhairava on Masik Kalashtami can bestow various blessings and provide relief from ailments and negative influences.
Auspicious Timing: The Kalabhairava Puja commences on May 1, 2024, at 5:45 AM and concludes on May 2, 2024, at 4:01 AM, making May 1 ideal for observing Masik Kalashtami.
Worship Procedure: Learn the significance of performing rituals such as lighting a lamp with mustard oil, offering flowers and fruits, chanting the Kalabhairava Ashtakam, and visiting Lord Shiva temples.
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Masik Kalashtami 2024 Date:
According to the Vedic calendar, the Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month's Kalashtami will be observed on May 1, 2024. On this day, worshiping Lord Shiva in his form as Kalabhairava bestows various blessings and grants liberation from diseases and faults
According to the almanac, the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha of every month is observed as Kalashtami fast. On this day, worship of Lord Shiva in his fierce form as Kalabhairava is performed, as per tradition and religious beliefs. Observing the Kalashtami fast brings relief from all troubles, sorrows, and afflictions in one's life. Let's know the auspicious time, scriptures, and benefits of observing the monthly Kalashtami fast in the month of Vaishakh.
Special Muhurat for Kalabhairava Puja 2024: In Hinduism, Lord Kalabhairava is worshipped as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, who is believed to dispel all kinds of fears, enemies, and negative influences. The worship and mantras of Kalabhairava bless devotees with desired blessings. The Kalabhairava Puja will commence on May 1, 2024, at 05:45 AM and will conclude on May 2 at 04:01 AM. Therefore, the Masik Kalashtami fast will be observed on May 1. It is most auspicious to perform puja during the Pradosh period on this day. Chanting the mantras and scriptures of Bhairava during this time dispels all troubles. All desires are quickly fulfilled through Bhairava worship.
Significance of Bhairava Puja: Kalabhairava Puja is considered highly auspicious. Worshiping on this day dispels all troubles, and every desire is quickly fulfilled. Lord Kalabhairava is considered the Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva. The eighth day of every month's Krishna Paksha is considered very auspicious and fruitful. In Hinduism, the eighth day of the waning phase is observed as the worship of Lord Kalabhairava. According to scriptures, it is believed that Lord Bhairava manifested on this auspicious day. It is believed that if Bhairava is worshipped with proper rituals on this day, even the biggest adversities are averted, and desires are fulfilled.
Benefits of Kalabhairava Puja: To receive the grace of Lord Kalabhairava, one should light a lamp of mustard oil and offer flowers, fruits, etc. Chanting the Shri Kalabhairavastakam or mantra is recommended. One should perform Jalabhishek on the Shiva Lingam at Lord Shiva's temple, offer Bilva leaves, and chant the Om Namah Shivaya mantra. The puja should be performed with faith and devotion. Fulfillment of all desires is assured through this worship.
Kalabhairava Ashtakam
Deva-Raaja-Sevyamaana-Paavana-Angghri-Pankajam
Vyaala-Yajnya-Suutram-Indu-Shekharam Krpaakaram |
Naarada-[A]adi-Yogi-Vrnda-Vanditam Digambaram
Kaashikaa-Pura-Adhinaatha-Kaalabhairavam Bhaje ||1||
Bhaanu-Kotti-Bhaasvaram Bhavaabdhi-Taarakam Param
Niila-Kannttham-Iipsita-Artha-Daayakam Trilocanam |
Kaala-Kaalam-Ambuja-Akssam-Akssa-Shuulam-Akssaram
Kaashikaa-Pura-Adhinaatha-Kaalabhairavam Bhaje ||2||
Shuula-Tanka-Paasha-Danndda-Paannim-Aadi-Kaarannam
Shyaama-Kaayam-Aadi-Devam-Akssaram Nir-Aamayam |
Bhiimavikramam Prabhum Vichitra-Taannddava-Priyam
Kaashikaa-Pura-Adhinaatha-Kaalabhairavam Bhaje ||3||
Bhukti-Mukti-Daayakam Prashasta-Caaru-Vigraham
Bhakta-Vatsalam Sthitam Samasta-Loka-Vigraham |
Vi-Nikvannan-Manojnya-Hema-Kinkinnii-Lasat-Kattim
Kaashikaa-Pura-Adhinaatha-Kaalabhairavam Bhaje ||4||
Dharma-Setu-Paalakam Tva-Adharma-Maarga-Naashakam
Karma-Paasha-Mocakam Su-Sharma-Daayakam Vibhum |
Svarnna-Varnna-Shessa-Paasha-Shobhitaangga-Mannddalam
Kaashikaa-Pura-Adhinaatha-Kaalabhairavam Bhaje ||5||
Ratna-Paadukaa-Prabhaabhi-Raama-Paada-Yugmakam
Nityam-Advitiiyam-Isstta-Daivatam Niramjanam |
Mrtyu-Darpa-Naashanam Karaala-Damssttra-Mokssannam
Kaashikaa-Pura-Adhinaatha-Kaalabhairavam Bhaje ||6||
Atttta-Haasa-Bhinna-Padmaja-Anndda-Kosha-Samtatim
Drsstti-Paata-Nasstta-Paapa-Jaalam-Ugra-Shaasanam |
Asstta-Siddhi-Daayakam Kapaala-Maalikaa-Dharam
Kaashikaa-Pura-Adhinaatha-Kaalabhairavam Bhaje ||7||
Bhuuta-Samgha-Naayakam Vishaala-Kiirti-Daayakam
Kaashi-Vaasa-Loka-Punnya-Paapa-Shodhakam Vibhum |
Niiti-Maarga-Kovidam Puraatanam Jagatpatim
Kaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavam Bhaje ||8||
Kaalabhairavaassttakam Patthamti Ye Manoharam
Jnyaana-Mukti-Saadhanam Vicitra-Punnya-Vardhanam |
Shoka-Moha-Dainya-Lobha-Kopa-Taapa-Naashanam
Prayaanti Kaalabhairava-Amghri-Sannidhim Naraa Dhruvam ||9||
Ithi Srimatsankaracharya virachitam Kalabhairava Ashtakam Sampoornam ||
