Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024: Date, timings, legends, rituals, and all you need to know

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, celebrated on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha in Margashirsha (November-December), honors Baba Kaal Bhairav, the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva and protector of Kashi. Devotees observe fasts, perform rituals, and chant mantras to seek his blessings for protection, courage, and overcoming obstacles.