What is the Shubh Muhurat and Sunrise time on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami) (2026-12-01)?

On Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami) (Tuesday, 1 December 2026), Sunrise is at 6:57 AM and Sunset is at 5:24 PM. Brahma Muhurat is from 5:08 AM to 6:02 AM, Abhijit Muhurat is 11:49 AM to 12:31 PM, and Rahu Kaal is from 2:47 PM to 4:05 PM.

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Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami) (2026) — काल भैरव जयंती (भैरवाष्टमी)

🗓️ Tuesday, 1 December 2026 • मंगलवार, 1 दिसंबर 2026

🕉️ Spiritual Significance & Observance

Appearance day of Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce guardian of Kashi and ruler of time, destroying fear, negative energies, and planetary afflictions.

🪔 आध्यात्मिक महत्व एवं पर्व विवरण

काशी के कोतवाल भगवान काल भैरव का प्राकट्य दिवस; भय, शत्रु बाधा और राहु-शनि दोष निवारण हेतु विशेष आराधना।

🙏 Vrat, Fasting & Puja Guidelines (व्रत एवं पूजा नियम)

English: Light a four-faced mustard oil lamp before Lord Bhairav, recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam, and feed black dogs.

हिन्दी: प्रदोष या निशीथ काल में सरसों के तेल का चौमुखी दीपक जलाएं, कालभैरवाष्टकम् का पाठ करें एवं श्वान (कुत्ते) को मीठी रोटी खिलाएं।

⏳ Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami) 2026 Panchang & Shubh Muhurat (2026-12-01)

Calculated for New Delhi (नई दिल्ली) • Standard IST (UTC+05:30)

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Tithi (तिथि)

Ashtami (अष्टमी)

Krishna Paksha (कृष्ण पक्ष)

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)

Magha (मघा)

Yoga: Vaidhriti

Sunrise & Sunset (सूर्योदय / सूर्यास्त)

🌅 6:57 AM • 🌇 5:24 PM

Month: Margashirsha (मार्गशीर्ष)

Brahma & Abhijit Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त)

Brahma: 5:08 AM – 6:02 AM

Abhijit: 11:49 AM – 12:31 PM

Rahu Kaal (राहुकाल - वर्जित समय)

⚠️ 2:47 PM – 4:05 PM

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami) (काल भैरव जयंती (भैरवाष्टमी))

1. When is Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami) in 2026? (काल भैरव जयंती (भैरवाष्टमी) 2026 में कब है?)

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami) (काल भैरव जयंती (भैरवाष्टमी)) is observed on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 (2026-12-01). On this day, the Vedic Tithi is Ashtami (अष्टमी) in Margashirsha (मार्गशीर्ष) month.

2. What is the Puja Shubh Muhurat on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami)?

Sunrise occurs at 6:57 AM and Sunset at 5:24 PM. Brahma Muhurat for early morning bath and Sankalpa is 5:08 AM to 6:02 AM, while Rahu Kaal (2:47 PM – 4:05 PM) should be avoided for auspicious beginnings.

3. What are the Vrat Rules (व्रत नियम) for Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalashtami)?

Light a four-faced mustard oil lamp before Lord Bhairav, recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam, and feed black dogs. (प्रदोष या निशीथ काल में सरसों के तेल का चौमुखी दीपक जलाएं, कालभैरवाष्टकम् का पाठ करें एवं श्वान (कुत्ते) को मीठी रोटी खिलाएं।)