Maha Kalashtami 2013 Date, Kalabhairav Ashtami Date, When is Kala Bhairav Jayanti in 2013?, 25th November 2013
Kala Bhairav Ashtami (also called as Maha Kalashtami / Kala Bhairav Jayanti) falls on the Eighth day of the dark fortnight in the Mrugashira month. This year, Kala Bhairav Ashtami is on Monday, 25th November 2013. Special pujas are also performed to the dead ancestors on this day.
By worshiping Lord Shiva in the form of Kala Bhairav, one can get rid from all the sins and sufferings in his life. God Kal Bhairava’s vehicle is a black dog. Feeding dogs is considered auspicious on the day. Shiva devotees take ritual bath in the morning and perform pujas. Devotees Keep fast through out the day and perform Jagaran in the night.