Kala Bhairav Jayanti
Major FestivalTuesday, 1 December 2026 Bengaluru
Kala Bhairav Jayanti: next dates · Bengaluru
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2026Next | Tuesday | — |
Kala Bhairav Jayanti — Significance
Appearance day of Lord Kala Bhairava, the fierce guardian form of Shiva — Kartika Krishna Ashtami (Amanta; Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami in the Purnimanta reckoning). Observed on the night the Ashtami prevails, with vigil and worship at Bhairava shrines (Kashi, Ujjain). Also called Bhairava Ashtami or Kalabhairav Jayanti.
Kala Bhairav Jayanti — FAQ
- What is Kala Bhairav Jayanti?
- Appearance day of Lord Kala Bhairava, the fierce guardian form of Shiva — Kartika Krishna Ashtami (Amanta; Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami in the Purnimanta reckoning).
- When is Kala Bhairav Jayanti 2026?
- In 2026, Kala Bhairav Jayanti falls on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.