According to the Hindu calendar, Kalashtami fast will be observed on Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Paush i.e. December 16, 2022. In this, the Kaal Bhairav form of Lord Shiva is worshipped. It is believed that if Lord Bhairav is worshipped properly on this day, then the biggest calamity goes away in the blink of an eye, but there are some rules for worshipping Kaal Bhairav, only by following these, one gets complete virtue. It is forbidden to do some special work on this day. If you don't do this, Kaal Bhairav may have to face anger.
Paush Kalashtami 2022: Muhurta
Paush Krishna Ashtami date starts- December 16, 2022, 1.39 am
Paush Krishna Ashtami date ends- December 17, 2022, 03.02 am
Abhijit Muhurta- 12:02 PM - 12:43 PM (16 December 2022)
Nishita Muhurta- December 16, 2022, 11.56 PM - December 17, 2022, 12.50 AM
Kalashtami Puja Vidhi
On the day of Kalashtami, in the early morning in Brahma Muhurta, take bath etc. and wear clean clothes. Take a pledge to fast. Offer belpatra, black sesame, flowers and other worship material on Shivling. Light a lamp of mustard oil in the temple of Kaal Bhairav and offer coconut, imrati, paan, saffron vermilion, and silver work. Now chant the mantras of Bhairavnath 108 times. Reciting Shri Kalabhairav Ashtakam on this day gives relief from troubles. After this, help the needy by performing aarti and donating to them as per your capacity. Feed sweet bread to a black dog, by doing this Kaal Bhairav himself protects the seeker.
What not to do on Kalashtami?
- Don't worship Kaal Bhairav in order to harm someone for the wrong purpose. He is called Dandanayak. Those who do evil or think evil have to face the wrath of Kaal Bhairav.
- Householders should do Satvik worship of Baba Bhairav. Do not do Tantrik Pooja even by mistake as its side effects can disturb you.
- Do not even touch alcohol on the day of Kalashtami. Do not eat non-vegetarian food.
- On the day of Kalashtami, don't bring the thought of ego even by mistake, don't disrespect elders, and don't abuse women. Those who do unethical work have to bear the displeasure of Kaal Bhairav.
