Kalbhairav Jayanti 2023: All You Need To Know About The Day Dedicated To Lord Shiva's Fierce Avtar

By: Swarna Srikanth | December 04, 2023

Kalbhairav is said to be an avatar of Lord Shiva and the day he manifested is known as the Kalbhairav Jayanti.

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The religious event falls on Krishna Paksha Ashtami Day of Margashirsha month. In 2023, Kalbhairav Jayanti will be observed on Tuesday, December 5.

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Some of the popular temples of the Lord are located in Ujjain, Varanasi, and East Godavari among others. The Kalbhairav shrine located in Kathmandu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Interestingly, liquor is offered to the Lord as 'bhog' and accepted later as prasad.

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Reciting and listening to the Kalbhairav Astakam on this day is considered very special. It is said that doing so along with reading about Kalbhairav attracts auspiciousness to the family.

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May Kalbhairav protect you as you take shelter in Him. Har Har Mahadev!

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