Kalashtami September 2024: Date, Time, Rituals, Significance and Benefits of observing this fast

Mahima Sharma / TOI Religion / Updated: Sep 24, 2024, 09:50 IST

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Kalashtami, dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, will be observed on September 24, 2024. Devotees engage in fasting and prayer rituals including lighting mustard oil diyas and reciting the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam. Observing Kalashtami is believed to provide protection from negative forces and bring both material and spiritual prosperity.

Kalashtami September 2024

Kalashtami holds a great religious significance among Hindus as this day is purely dedicated to worship Lord Kaal Bhairav. On this auspicious day, devotees worship the fiercest manifestation of Lord Shiva. They observe fast on this day and offer prayers to the Lord. Kalashtami falls every month on Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. This month, Kalashtami is being observed on September 24, 2024.
Kalashtami 2024: Date and Time
Ashtami Tithi Begins - September 24 - 12:38 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends - September 25 - 12:10 PM

Kalashatmi 2024: Significance
Kalashtami has its own religious and spiritual significance in Hindu religion. This day is considered as the most powerful and sacred day to worship Lord Kaal Bhairav. This day is purely dedicated to worship Kaal Bhairav who is the fiercest manifestation of Lord Shiva. It is believed that those who are suffering from black magic, get relieved from that by worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav.

Kalashtami September 2024: Puja Rituals
1. Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before starting puja rituals.
2. Clean your home and puja room.
3. Light a diya with mustard oil in front of Lord Kaal Bhairav.
4. Many devotees visit temple to offer prayers to Lord Kaal Bhairav.
5. Special prasad is offered to Kaal Bhairav Ji such as Meetha Rott, halwa, milk, and some devotees also offer liquor to the Lord.
6. Lighting mustard oil diya is must as it connects you with the divine spiritual energy.
7. One must recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam to remove all the obstacles and problems from life.
Benefits of observing Kalashtami Fast

Protection from Negative Forces: Worshiping Lord Bhairav gives protection to the devotees from negative forces, black magic, and evil energy.
Success and Prosperity: Lord Bhairav bestows both material and spiritual prosperity to his devotees.
Remove Obstacles: Devotees who observe Kalashtami fast and pray, Lord Kaal Bhairav removes the way and directs them toward their objectives.
Spiritual Development: Kalashtami fast enables the devotees to establish a spiritual bond with their transcendent selves, so eliminating their fear of dying.

Mantra
1. Om Kaal Bhairavaya Namah..!!
2. Om Bhayaharanam Cha Bhairavaya Namah..!!
3. Om Kalakay Vidmahe Kashivasaaya Dhimahi Tanno Bhairavah Prachodayat..!!

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