Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025: Recite Baba Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam To Amass Victory; Know Lyrics, Benefits And Vidhi

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025: Baba Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month. This year, the devotees will mark this sacred occasion on 12th November 2025. Kalabhairav or Kaal Bhairav Jayanti marks the appearance day of Baba Kaal Bhairav, the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva and is associated with worshipping the divine deity. One of the most cherished customs associated with this day is the recitation of the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam. It is believed that reciting the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam relieves one of fear and anxiety. It also removes negative energy from life and brings positive energy. By reciting it properly, one can also find relief from the negative effects of planets and attain happiness and prosperity in life. Furthermore, reciting Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam can bring success in life and remove obstacles in work.

Below are the lyrics for Baba Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam to recite on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti and amass the choicest blessings the Lord Bhairav.

Kaal Bhairav Ashtami 2025: Baba Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam Lyrics

देवराजसेव्यमानपावनांघ्रिपङ्कजं
व्यालयज्ञसूत्रमिन्दुशेखरं कृपाकरम्।

नारदादियोगिवृन्दवन्दितं दिगंबरं|
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥1॥

भानुकोटिभास्वरं भवाब्धितारकं परं
नीलकण्ठमीप्सितार्थदायकं त्रिलोचनम्।

कालकालमंबुजाक्षमक्षशूलमक्षरं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥2॥

शूलटङ्कपाशदण्डपाणिमादिकारणं
श्यामकायमादिदेवमक्षरं निरामयम्।

भीमविक्रमं प्रभुं विचित्रताण्डवप्रियं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥3॥

भुक्तिमुक्तिदायकं प्रशस्तचारुविग्रहं
भक्तवत्सलं स्थितं समस्तलोकविग्रहम्।

विनिक्वणन्मनोज्ञहेमकिङ्किणीलसत्कटिं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥4॥

धर्मसेतुपालकं त्वधर्ममार्गनाशकं
कर्मपाशमोचकं सुशर्मदायकं विभुम्।

स्वर्णवर्णशेषपाशशोभिताङ्गमण्डलं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥5॥

रत्नपादुकाप्रभाभिरामपादयुग्मकं
नित्यमद्वितीयमिष्टदैवतं निरंजनम्।

मृत्युदर्पनाशनं करालदंष्ट्रमोक्षणं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥6॥

अट्टहासभिन्नपद्मजाण्डकोशसंततिं
दृष्टिपातनष्टपापजालमुग्रशासनम्।

अष्टसिद्धिदायकं कपालमालिकाधरं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥7॥

भूतसंघनायकं विशालकीर्तिदायकं
काशिवासलोकपुण्यपापशोधकं विभुम्।

नीतिमार्गकोविदं पुरातनं जगत्पतिं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥8॥

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Kalashtami is observed on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu lunar month. However, Baba Kaal Bhairav Jayanti falls on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi of Mrigashirsha month. (Image Source: The Daily Jagran) 

Vidhi To Recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam

- The devotees must chant Baba Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam Brahma Muhurat (4-6 PM) or at night after 11 PM.

- The devotees must preferably chant the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam in the temple after sitting on an asan.

- Wear black or red clothes after taking a fresh bath. Light a mustard oil diya in front of the picture of Baba Kaal Bhairav. Before starting to recite the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam Shlokas, recite Om Bhairavaya Namah 108 times.

- Recite the Ashtakam with complete concentration and faith, and especially put focus on the last shloka of the divine Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam.

Benefits Of Reciting Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam

- Reciting the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam regularly reduces the inauspicious effects of Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu.

- The recitation also destroys ghost-related obstacles and negative energy as it holds special significance in Tantric practices.

- This practice also brings wealth and success and removes obstacles in business.

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- The recitation of the Ashtakam also removes fear of death and grants liberation or moksha.

(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)