Kalashtami, which is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Ashada month, is being celebrated with reverence and devotion all over the country today. According to the Hindu calendar, Kalashtami has a very sacred and auspicious occasion for the worship of Lord Kaal Bhairav. This date comes every month, but Kalashtami of Ashadh month is considered particularly fruitful. Worshiping Lord Bhairav on this day brings relief from negativity, fear, enemy obstruction and mental stress in life.
Auspicious time of Kalashtami
The Ashtami Tithi of Kalashtami will start from 1:34 pm today to 11 June and will be on June 19. During this time, devotees keep fast, fast and worship Lord Kaal Bhairav methodically. Devotees who are absorbed in devotion throughout the day awaken at night and also organize bhajan-kirtan.
Kalashtami worship method
On the day of Kalashtami, devotees get up early in the morning and bathe and wear clean clothes. After cleaning the place of worship of the house, a statue or picture of Lord Kaal Bhairav is installed on a wooden slab. After this, they are offered black sesame, flowers, mustard oil, incense and lamps.
To please God, reciting ‘Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam’ is considered extremely beneficial. Also, Bhairav mantras are also chanting. In the evening, the Lord is again offered black sesame by lighting a lamp of mustard oil and there is a tradition of awakening by doing bhajan kirtan at night. The fasting people observe fast at night with satvic food or house -made sweets.
Religious and spiritual significance of Kalashtami
The day of Kalashtami is dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, which is considered a fierce form of Lord Shiva. He has been called the protector of time, enemy destructive and god of justice. Worshiping Bhairav removes fear, disease, crisis and obstacles in the lives of devotees. Especially the coincidence of Sunday and Ashtami Tithi is extremely auspicious for the worship of Bhairav.
According to mythological beliefs, devotees who fast with reverence and rule on this day and worship Lord Bhairav, they get protection from negative forces and reside happiness and prosperity in their lives. By the grace of Bhairav, a person gets self -confidence, courage and decision ability. Today is a very special day for the devotees of Kal Bhairav. The worship performed on Kalashtami not only gives religious benefits, but also experiences mental peace and spiritual awakening. Therefore, on this day, worship Kal Bhairav and communicate energy, faith and positivity in life.
