Masik Kalashtami 2024: Know Date, Time, Mantras and Significance

Masik Kalashtami 2024: Kalashtami is also known as Bhairav ​​Ashtami. This day is considered to be the birth of Rudra’s incarnation Bhairav ​​which is also known as Rudrashtami.

There have been 12 incarnations of Kaal Bhairav, out of which Rorav Bhairav, Swarna Akarshan Bhairav ​​and Kal Bhairav ​​are mainly known.

Kal Bhairav is the one who destroys the enemy itself by its name, who removes the sorrows of the poor and the needy, is the master who is the protector of darkness.

Bhairav, as it is, is considered to be the only deity who shows his full influence in Kaliyuga. Bhairav’s worship is done in a great form.

Devotees have to follow strict rules while worshipping Kal Bhairav. Lord Bhairav ​​soon becomes pleased and grants blessings to his devotees.  Kaal Bhairav Ashtami ​​is considered to be very effective and a remover of sorrows like Maa Durga Ashtami. 

So, let us know the auspicious time of Masik Kalashtami Puja falling in the month of March. 

Masik Kalashtami Muhurat  2024 (Masik Kalashtami 2024 Date)

This time the monthly Kalashtami of Phalgun month falls on March 3, 2024. Let us tell you, this puja takes place on the night of Puja Ashtami. 

According to the Panchang, Kalashtami Tithi will start from 8:45 pm on March 3 till 8:49 pm the next day on March 4. In which the time of Kalashtami Puja will be from 8.45 pm on March 3 to 6.46 am the next day. 

Kalashtami Puja Ritual

How to perform Kaal Bhairav Puja:

• Prepare the place for worshipping: Place a black cloth on a seat and face east.

• Light a lamp: Offer a lamp filled with mustard oil to Lord Bhairav.

• Offer bhog: Place seven cloves, seven firecrackers, a sweet betel leaf, and a coconut filled with water in front of the lamp.

• Chant mantras and recite hymns: Chant Kaal Bhairav mantras and recite his hymns.

Kalashtami Mantra

This is a salutation to Lord Mahakal Bhairava, invoking his divine energy.

Om Hm Shm Nm Gm Km Sam Kham Mahakala Bhairavaya Namah II

Kaal Bhairav Stotra

Om, I bow to the form of the Yaksha (attendant deity) who resides in all ten directions, causing the earth to tremble. 

Yaṁ yaṁ yaṁ yakṣa rūpaṁ daśadiśivadanaṁ bhūmikampāyamānaṁ II

Om, I bow to the form of Bhairava, the protector of the sacred land, the one with a charming crown, matted hair, and the crescent moon. 

Saṁ saṁ saṁ saṁhāramūrtī śubha mukuṭa jaṭāśekharam chandrabimbam।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, the guardian of the sacred land, with an elongated body, sharp nails, and a fierce, terrifying appearance. 

Daṁ daṁ daṁ dīrghakāyaṁ vikṛtanakha mukhaṁ caurdhvaroyaṁ karālaṁ।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, the destroyer of sins, eternally guarding the sacred land. 

Paṁ paṁ paṁ pāpanāśaṁ praṇamata satataṁ bhairavaṁ kṣetrapālam।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, with a red complexion, adorned with a crown, and having sharp, prominent teeth. 

Raṁ raṁ raṁ raktavarṇa kaṭaka kaṭita nūṁ tīkṣṇadaṁṣṭrāviśālam।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, producing a fierce roar, resounding like the terrifying sound of a thunderous roar. 

Ghaṁ ghaṁ ghaṁ ghora ghoṣa gha gha gha gha ghargharā ghora nādam।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, having the form of Time, glowing intensely, and embodying desire. 

Kaṁ kaṁ kaṁ kāla rūpaṁ ghagha gha ghagitaṁ jvālitaṁ kāmadehaṁ।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, with a divine form, eternally guarding the sacred land. 

Daṁ daṁ daṁ divyadehaṁ praṇamata satataṁ bhairavaṁ kṣetrapālam।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, with elongated fangs, a playful demeanour, and a long, fearsome tongue. 

Laṁ laṁ laṁ lambadaṁtaṁ la la la la lulitaṁ dīrghajihvakarālaṁ।

Om, I bow to Bhairava, with a smoke-coloured complexion, a distorted face, and a fearsome, demon-like form.

Dhūṁ dhūṁ dhūṁ dhūmra varṇa sphuṭa vikṛta mukhaṁ māsuram bhīmarūpam।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, adorned with a skull garland, a face smeared with blood, and large coppery eyes.

Rūṁ rūṁ rūṁ ruṇḍamālaṁ rūdhiramaya mukhaṁ tāmranetraṁ viśālam।I

Om, I bow to Bhairava, assuming the form of a naked ascetic, eternally guarding the sacred land.

Naṁ naṁ naṁ nagnarūpaṁ praṇamata satataṁ bhairavaṁ kṣetrapālam।I

Take special care of these things on Masik Kalashtami

• Offer black urad mixed with curd to Kaal Bhairav. 

• Feed prasad to black dogs. By doing this Bhairav ​​soon becomes happy and fulfils the wish of the devotee. 

• There are some obstacles during puja, we need to be careful of them. Therefore, perform this puja in the presence of a Panditji. 

Story and Sinificance Behind Kaal Bhairav ​​Ashtami

Once there was a dispute between Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh i.e. the Trinity as to who among them was the best. To resolve the dispute, a meeting of all the gods and goddesses was called. Lord Shiva and Vishnu agreed with the conclusion given by the assembly after much deliberation, but Lord Brahma was not satisfied.

He even tried to insult Lord Shiva due to which Lord Shiva became extremely angry. It was from this fierce form of Lord Shankar that Kal Bhairav ​​was born. All the gods and goddesses present there started trembling after seeing this form of Shiva.

Kal Bhairav, who had incarnated riding on a black dog and holding a stick in his hands, attacked Lord Brahma and severed one of his heads. Brahma ji now had only four heads left and he saved himself from the wrath of Kaal Bhairav ​​by asking for forgiveness.

After Lord Brahma apologised, Lord Shiva came back in his form, but Kaal Bhairav ​​was accused of killing Brahma, due to which he wandered here and there for many years and reached Varanasi, where he got freedom from this sin. Lord Kaal Bhairav ​​is also called Mahakaleshwar, Dandadhipati. Due to freedom from punishment in Varanasi, he is also called Dandapaani.

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