Kalashtami 2024: Kalashtami is also known as Kala Ashtami. Lord Bhairav is worshiped on this day. According to the Hindu calendar, Kalashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of every month. This time the fast of Kalashtami is being observed on 27th July i.e. today. According to religious beliefs, Lord Kalabhairava appeared on Ashtami Tithi. It is believed that worshiping on this day eliminates all kinds of negative energy spread in the house. Also, this Kalashtami falls in the month of Sawan, hence the importance of this festival has increased further.
Kalashtami auspicious time (Kalashtami 2024 Shubh Muhurat)
According to the Hindu calendar, Kalashtami of Shravan month is celebrated on the day of Krishna Ashtami. Ashtami Tithi will start on 27th July i.e. tonight at 9.19 pm and the Tithi will end on 28th July at 7.27 pm. Besides, Ravi Yoga is also going to be formed today. Ravi Yoga will be from 5.40 am to 1 pm today.
Worship method of Kalashtami fast (Kalashtami Pujan Vidhi)
On this day, Kaal Bhairav form of Lord Shiva is worshipped. On this day, after waking up early in the morning and taking bath, take a resolution to fast. After this go to Shiva or Bhairav temple and worship. Worship Lord Shiva, Parvati and Bhairav in the evening. Because Bhairav is considered the god of tantrikas, he is worshiped even at night. Be sure to include lamp, black sesame, urad and mustard oil in the worship of Kaal Bhairav. After completing the fast, feed sweet rotis to the black dog.
Importance of Kalashtami fast (Kalashtami Significance)
Kaal-Bhairav is a form of Lord Shiva, hence it is said that any devotee who worships Kaal Bhairav with true devotion and devotion on this day, Lord Shiva will remove all kinds of negative energy from the life of that person. Provide him with blessings of happiness and prosperity.
Do not do these things even by mistake on the day of Kalashtami (Kalashtami 2024 Dos and Donts)
– Alcohol should not be consumed at all on the day of Kalashtami. Also, one should stay away from non-vegetarian food.
– On this day, do not show arrogance, do not disrespect elders and do not abuse women.
– One should avoid using sharp objects on this day.
– No animal should be troubled on this day. By doing this Kaal Bhairav gets angry.
– Do not insult your parents and teachers.