Kalashtami 2025 is arriving this year with three rare yogas: Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, and Shivvas Yoga. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav on this day removes negative energies from life and can fulfill all desires.
Kalashtami 2025: This year's Kalashtami is considered particularly significant. The auspicious time for worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav is on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin, which falls on September 14, 2025. On this day, three rare yogas – Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, and Shivvas Yoga – are forming, further enhancing the importance of the worship. Religious scholars believe that worship performed on this day frees an individual from negative forces in life and fulfills all their desires. Therefore, observing a fast and performing worship on September 14 is considered especially fruitful.
Auspicious Time and Date for the Fast
According to the almanac, the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin will begin on September 14, 2025, at 5:04 AM and will continue until 3:06 AM on the night of September 15. Religious experts suggest that observing the Kalashtami fast and performing worship on September 14 is considered auspicious and highly beneficial. Fasting and worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav on this day brings positive changes in life and also bestows mental peace.
Significance of the Three Rare Yogas
- Siddhi Yoga: This yoga is considered to bestow success and accomplishment in endeavors. Religious rituals and worship performed with full faith and purity during this yoga prove to be more fruitful.
- Ravi Yoga: Associated with the Sun God, this yoga is particularly influential. Worship and remedies performed during Ravi Yoga help individuals overcome physical ailments and achieve victory over enemies.
- Shivvas Yoga: During this yoga, Lord Shiva resides with Mother Parvati. Worship and Abhishek performed on this day directly reach Lord Shiva, bestowing his grace and removing all sorrows and problems of devotees.
Kalashtami Puja Method and Mantra
On this day, besides observing a fast, special worship of Lord Kaal Bhairav should be performed. Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Install an idol or image of Kaal Bhairav, perform Abhishek with Ganga water, and light a lamp with mustard oil. Chant the mantra "ॐ कालभैरवाय नमः" (Om Kaalabhairavaya Namah) 108 times and offer black sesame seeds, urad dal, jaggery, and roti. After the puja, recite the Kaal Bhairav Chalisa and Bhairav Ashtak. Feeding dogs in the evening is also considered auspicious, as they are believed to be Lord Bhairav's vehicle.
Significance of Kalashtami
Kaal Bhairav is considered the deity of time and the punisher of death. Worshipping him frees individuals from untimely death, fear, and obstacles posed by enemies. Worship on Kalashtami day infuses positive energy into life and earns the grace of ancestors. Furthermore, worship performed on this day removes hurdles related to business, jobs, and finances.
This year's Kalashtami holds special significance due to its rare yogas and fruitful worship. If you also desire the fulfillment of your wishes and positive energy in life, observe the fast and perform worship on September 14. For more information and puja details, consult the official almanac and religious guidance.
