Overview
- By the Ratri Vyapini or rising-moon rule, the festival will be observed on Wednesday, November 12.
- Ashtami tithi begins late on November 11 at about 11:08–11:09 PM and concludes at 10:58 PM on November 12.
- Devotees are advised to fast, remain awake through the night, and recite or listen to stories of Lord Shiva along with Bhairava mantras.
- Ritual guidance highlights lighting a mustard oil lamp, offering black sesame, urad dal, coconut and mustard oil, and feeding a dog regarded as Bhairav’s sacred mount.
- Coverage underscores Kaal Bhairav as Shiva’s fierce guardian form, with worship believed to grant courage and protection from fear, illness and misfortune.