Autumn · 30 November 2026
Kalabhairav Jayanti
कालभैरवजयन्ती · Day of Kalabhairav
Festival details
30 November 2026
Kartika Krishna Ashtami · Kalabhairav Jayanti
1 day
About
ॐ कालभैरवाय नमः
Kalabhairav Jayanti is a significant Sanatan observance centred on Bhairav. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Kalabhairav Jayanti deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of Kashi give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because Bhairav teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Kalabhairav Jayanti speak through Bhairav of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In Kashi and beyond, folk stories of Kalabhairav Jayanti are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to Bhairav.
Where it is celebrated
Especially Kashi; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.