Haridwar. Margashirsha month has been given great importance in Hindu religion. The festivals taking place in this month have special significance, if performed as per the rituals, one gets complete results. From the religious point of view, the month of Margashirsha is very dear to Lord Vishnu, and by worshiping Lord Shiva in this month, all the sins of many births are eradicated. In this month, by the grace of Bholenath, the fear of death and victory over enemies is overcome. The Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month is dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. By worshiping Kaal Bhairav on this day, the fear of death is eliminated and victory over enemies is achieved. Kaal Bhairav Ashtami will start at 6:07 pm on 22nd November. He is worshiped during Nisha period i.e. at night. Ashtami Tithi will remain till 7:56 pm on 23rd November.
Giving more information to Local 18, Haridwar astrologer Pandit Shridhar Shastri says that the festival of Kaal Bhairav Ashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Margashirsha month Krishna Paksha. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, is said to be a very powerful and protective deity. Chanting the mantras of Lord Shiva on the day of Kaal Bhairav Ashtami is especially beneficial and fruitful. The old name of Haridwar is Hardwar i.e. the temple of Lord Shiva. There is a mythological Siddha Peeth temple of Lord Shiva in Haridwar. By worshiping in these temples on the day of Kaal Bhairav Ashtami, one gets special benefits and also gets protection from the people who want to do harm to you.
Chant the mantra of Kaal Bhairav
He told that chanting the mantra of Kaal Bhairav Om Kaal Bhairavaya Namah on this day is especially fruitful. This mantra of Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, should be chanted with proper rituals. At the time of sunrise (on 23rd November), take a bath and sit in the mythological Siddha Peetha temple of Lord Shiva or in your home facing east and chant this mantra. By doing this, all the sorrows and troubles in life will end and by the grace of Kaal Bhairav, you will be protected from those who want to do harm to you. If you chant this mantra properly, Lord Shiva will be pleased and will get rid of all the problems.
FIRST PUBLISHED : November 22, 2024, 4:01 PM IST
