Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025: Recite Baba Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam for Success and Protection — Lyrics, Benefits, and Vidhi
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on November 12. Devotees chant the Baba Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam to seek protection, victory, and relief from negativity. Check the lyrics, chanting vidhi, and spiritual benefits of this powerful hymn.
Devotees chant the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam during Jayanti to invite divine protection and spiritual success.
As devotees get ready across India to celebrate Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025 on November 12, one of the mightiest of rituals performed on this day is the chanting of Baba Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam. The hymn is dedicated in honor of Lord Kaal Bhairav, an aggressive protective Kara of Lord Shiva, and chanting it is believed to bring forth victory, destroy fear, and place Divine Protection.
🕉️ Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2025: Date and Significance
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, or Kalabhairav Ashtami as it is also called, falls on the Ashtami Tithi during Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month. This day is celebrated as the divine appearance of Lord Kaal Bhairav, the guardian of time and justice.
Devotees chant the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam to dispel fear, vanquish evil powers, and achieve success and prosperity. It is additionally said to neutralize the effects of Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu, thereby lending a sense of peace and stability to life.
🕉️ Baba Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam (English Lyrics)
1.
Deva-raaja-sevyamaana-paavanaanghri-pankajam
Vyaala-yajna-sootram-indu-shekharam kripaa-karam
Naara-daadi-yogi-vrinda-vanditam digambaram
Kaashi-kaapuraadhi-naatha Kaala Bhairavam bhaje ॥1॥
2.
Bhaanu-koti-bhaasvaram bhavaabdhi-taarakam param
Neela-kantham-ipsita-artha-daayakam trilochanam
Kaala-kaalam-ambuja-aksham-aksha-shoola-maksharam
Kaashi-kaapuraadhi-naatha Kaala Bhairavam bhaje ॥2॥
3.
Shoola-tanka-paasha-danda-paanim-aadi-kaaranaam
Shyaama-kaayam-aadi-devam-aksharam niraamayam
Bheema-vikramam prabhum vichitra-taandava-priyam
Kaashi-kaapuraadhi-naatha Kaala Bhairavam bhaje ॥3॥
4.
Bhukti-mukti-daayakam prashasta-chaaru-vigraham
Bhakta-vatsalam sthitam samasta-loka-vigraham
Vini-kwanam-manojnna-hemakinkinee-lasat-katim
Kaashi-kaapuraadhi-naatha Kaala Bhairavam bhaje ॥4॥
5.
Dharma-setu-paalakam tvadharma-maarga-naashakam
Karma-paasha-mochakam su-sharma-daayakam vibhum
Swarna-varna-shesha-paasha-shobhitaanga-mandalam
Kaashi-kaapuraadhi-naatha Kaala Bhairavam bhaje ॥5॥
6.
Ratna-paadu-kaa-prabhaa-bhiraama-paada-yugmakam
Nityam-advitiyam-ishta-daivatam niraan-janam
Mrityu-darpa-naashanam karaala-damshtra-mokshanam
Kaashi-kaapuraadhi-naatha Kaala Bhairavam bhaje ॥6॥
7.
Atta-haasa-bhinna-padma-jaanda-kosha-santatim
Drishti-paatanaashta-paapa-jaalamugra-shaasanam
Ashta-siddhi-daayakam kapaala-maalikaa-dharam
Kaashi-kaapuraadhi-naatha Kaala Bhairavam bhaje ॥7॥
8.
Bhoota-sangha-naayakam vishaala-keerthi-daayakam
Kaashi-vaasa-loka-punya-paapa-shodhakam vibhum
Neeti-maarga-kovidam puraatanam jagat-patim
Kaashi-kaapuraadhi-naatha Kaala Bhairavam bhaje ॥8॥
🪔 Meaning in Brief
Each verse glorifies Lord Kaal Bhairav as:
The protector of dharma and destroyer of evil
The giver of both worldly happiness (bhukti) and liberation (mukti)
The guardian of Kashi (Varanasi) and ruler of time
The source of strength, courage, and divine justice
Tip for Chanting:
Chant with devotion and clear pronunciation during Brahma Muhurat (4–6 AM) or after 11 PM on Kaal Bhairav Jayanti or Kalashtami for maximum spiritual benefit.
