Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2023: Explore the Significance of Fasting and Worship with Lord Bhairav’s Chalisa

Today marks Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2023, a day when observing fasting and performing rituals during the puja can alleviate life’s sorrows, poverty, and troubles. Special pujas are organized in temples and monasteries on this day, invoking Kaal Bhairav.

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti falls on December 5, 2023. On this auspicious day, devotees follow the prescribed rituals to worship Baba Kaal Bhairav, renowned as the fifth avatar of Lord Shiva. Observing the puja with dedication is believed to dispel hardships. Temples and ashrams conduct special ceremonies, including the invocation of Kaal Bhairav.

During the puja, it is essential to recite the Shri Bhairav Chalisa. Below is the text of Shri Bhairav Chalisa for your convenience:

Shri Bhairav Chalisa:

Dohe

Shri Ganpati, Guru Gauri, with love in their hearts,
Chant the Chalisa, honoring Lord Shiva Bhairavnath.

Shri Bhairav, remover of obstacles, bestower of auspiciousness,
With a formidable form and large, radiant eyes.

Chalisa

Victory to the beloved of Goddess Kali,
Victory to the guardian of Kashi.

Victory to Batuk Bhairav, dispeller of fears,
Victory to Kaal Bhairav, the formidable.

Victory to Nath Bhairav, renowned,
Victory to all-encompassing Bhairav, the giver of joy.

Bhairav, the form assumed by Shiva,
Lifting the burdens of existence.

Bhairav, whose roar dispels fear,
Fulfilling all desires through various means.

Singing praises of Shesh, Mahesh, and others,
Known as the Kotwal of Kashi.

Adorned with matted hair and the crescent moon,
Wearing a crown with victorious symbols.

With a waistband and jingling anklets,
Eradicating fears with a mere glance.

Granting life’s gifts to devoted souls,
Bestowing grace when sought.

Tongue tasting the essence of Kali,
Protecting and preserving my beloved.

Blessed Bhairav, vanquisher of fears,
Victorious over troublesome elements.

Holding the trident and playing the drum,
May your compassionate gaze never wane.

Bhairav, fearless, singing your virtues,
Attaining eight Siddhis and nine treasures.

With a colossal form, relieving distress,
Fierce and red-eyed in anger.

Countless beings and spirits dance in your presence,
Chanting “Bam Bam Shiv” in unison.

Rudraksha adorned, beloved of Kali,
Maha Kal Bhairav, dark as time.

Batuk Nath, profound and serious,
White, red, and dark in appearance.

With closed eyes, radiating divine light,
Blessing your devotees with auspicious hopes.

Seated on a golden lion throne,
Wearing a tiger skin and clean, noble face.

We meditate on you in Kashi,
Attaining the vision of Lord Vishwanath.

Victory to the destroyer of enemies,
Victory to the uplifted Uma Nand.

Bhim Trilochan, accompanied by a swan,
Victory to Vaishnath, Lord of the world.

Mighty, terrifying in form,
Rudra Trayambak, steadfast and heroic.

Ashwanath, lord of spirits,
Riding on a chariot with the moon.

In a moment, encompassing all directions,
Grasping the helpless in your hands.

Trishalesh, lord of beings,
Chandra, victorious in anger.

Krishna Vatsa, eternal and immortal,
Vamana, the dwarf, revered and resplendent.

Rudra Batuk, master of wrath,
Wielding the chakra, holding ten arms.

Indulging in intoxication, singing Shambhu’s virtues,
Dancing with sixty-four yoginis.

Showering compassion in various ways,
Kashi Kotwal, awe-inspiring.

Offering to Kaal Bhairav with devotion,
Sins are vanquished instantly.

The devotee’s body becomes pure,
All sorrows are eradicated.

Blessed Bhairav, king of spirits,
Remover of obstacles, ensuring auspicious deeds.

Relieving the sufferings of Ailadi,
Forever performing benevolent acts.

Sundar Das and Anuraga,
Nearby is the holy place of Durvasa.

Victory is inscribed for Lord Bhairav,
Witnessing the fulfillment of all desires.