Kalabhairav Jayanti
Kannada
Kalabhairav Jayanti
About Kalabhairav Jayanti
Kalabhairav Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Lord Kalabhairav, the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. It falls in the month of Margashirsha (November-December).
Devotees visit Shiva temples, offer prayers, and participate in special ceremonies celebrating the divine incarnation.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional feasts, devotional singing, and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Shiva worship.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Visit Shiva temples for special pujas.
- Offer prayers and participate in ceremonies.
- Spend the day in meditation and spiritual practices.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Kalabhairav altar with flowers and decorations.
- Offer prayers to Lord Kalabhairav with traditional rituals.
- Chant mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It celebrates the birthday of Lord Kalabhairav, the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva who destroys evil and protects devotees.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.