Festival guide

Kalabhairav Jayanti

कालभैरव जयंती

Appearance day of Lord Kalabhairava, a fierce form of Shiva.

At a glance

How is Kalabhairav Jayanti dated?

Kalabhairav Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Yearly reference

Kalabhairav Jayanti dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami, with many observances centered on the night period.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Kalabhairav Jayanti tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Magha

Dietary practice

Fasting

Significance

Important for Shiva devotees and especially associated with Kashi.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Kalabhairav worshipNight vigilTemple visits

Observed in

Pan-IndiaVaranasiShaiva communities

Common questions

How is Kalabhairav Jayanti dated?

Kalabhairav Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Kalabhairav Jayanti?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Kalabhairav Jayanti. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.