10 Amazing ‘Kalashtami 2014’ Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

1)      Kalashtami, also known as Kala Ashtami / Bhairava Ashtami is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha.

2)      Monthly Kalashtami dates include – 18^th July, 17^th August, 15^th September, 15^th October, 14^th November, 14^th December 2014.

3)      Kalashtami is observed by the devotees of Lord Bhairava who is believed to be the destructive form of Lord Shiva.

4)      People keep fast with much devotion whole day and special puja is performed to remove all sins and gain powers to fight with negative energies.

5)      Kalashtami is celebrated to get victory and succeed over rivals.

6)      It is a belief that Kalashtami Puja can help you to lead a healthy and disease free life.

7)      Kalashtami Puja can also protect you from ghosts and evil spirits if you worship Lord Bhairava with full dedication and devotion and read Kaalbhairava Stotra / Kaalbhairava Mantra.

8)      Lord Kaal Bhairav is worshipped in all temples and his vehicle dog is fed with milk and sweets.

9)      Devotees take ritual bath in the morning and do fast / jagran throughout the day.

10)   Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is observed on 14^th November 2014, Friday which marks the birthday of Lord Bhairava.

Happy Kalashtami 2014!

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BY POONAM SHAH