Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated to honor Lord Kaal Bhairav, an intense form of Lord Shiva. This year, due to differences in the Hindu calendar, some devotees will celebrate it on November 22, while others on November 23. Worshiping Lord Kaal Bhairav on this auspicious day is believed to fulfill all desires.
Puja Timings for Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024
November 22 Timings:
- Chara (General): 6:50 AM to 8:09 AM
- Labh (Beneficial): 8:09 AM to 9:28 AM
- Amrit (Golden): 9:28 AM to 10:48 AM
- Shubh (Auspicious): 12:07 PM to 1:27 PM
- Labh (Beneficial): 8:46 PM to 10:27 PM
November 23 Timings:
- Shubh (Auspicious): 8:10 AM to 9:29 AM
- Amrit (Best): 2:46 PM to 4:05 PM
- Labh (Beneficial): 5:25 PM to 7:06 PM
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti Puja Rituals
- Clean the temple area and prepare for rituals.
- Offer Lord Shiva a sacred bath with water and milk.
- Use white sandalwood paste and flowers for worship.
- Light a ghee lamp and recite the Kaal Bhairav Chalisa.
- Perform the aarti with devotion and offer kheer or dry fruits as prasad.
- Seek forgiveness and blessings.
Auspicious Offerings Based on Zodiac Signs
- Aries: Jaggery water
- Taurus: Panchamrit
- Gemini: Holy water (Ganga Jal)
- Cancer: Curd
- Leo: Sugarcane juice
- Virgo: Cow’s milk
- Libra: Honey
- Scorpio: Jaggery water
- Sagittarius: Raw milk
- Capricorn: Sesame oil
- Aquarius: Water mixed with black sesame
- Pisces: Holy water (Ganga Jal)
