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Bhairava Vishesh Sadhana

Bhairava Vishesh Sadhana Guide

A simple guide to Bhairava Vishesha Sadhana on Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi as given by Shri Rajarshi Nandy

Upcoming Kala Bhairava Ashtami Vishesh Sadhana

Mārgaśīrṣa Krishna Aṣṭamī

Dec 01, 12:11 AM — Dec 01, 11:13 PM IST

Bhairava presides over the eighth house in one's astrological birth chart — the terrain of death, radical transformation, occult forces, and kundalini. In current times, planetary realignments are intensely activating collective and individual karma.

For the sincere sadhaka, Bhairava upasana sanctifies this liminal domain, as Shiva's fierce form, severs illusions – symbolized by severing Brahma's head, to confront impermanence and death directly. This alignment cultivates fearlessness, detachment, and samadhi-like clarity over worldly guarantees, reshaping consciousness to face karma without fear, amid shocks and crises.

In the present times, Bhairava emerges as a pradhana devata whose fierce energies protect desha and dharma, forged through disciplined sadhana, bestows a lifelong karmic bond of courage, ability to face the truth of reality and across lifetimes.

This ashtami sadhana is to be done with absolute faith in Bhairava. This sadhana, when done for a year, will help re-arrange your karmas to unblock your spiritual progress.

Upcoming Bhairava Ashtami Dates (2026-27)

Tithi Start Time (IST) End Time (IST)
Mārgaśīrṣa Krishna Aṣṭamī Dec 01, 12:11 AM Dec 01, 11:13 PM
Pauṣa Krishna Aṣṭamī Dec 30, 12:36 PM Dec 31, 12:32 PM
Māgha Krishna Aṣṭamī Jan 29, 04:02 AM Jan 30, 04:57 AM
Phālguna Krishna Aṣṭamī Feb 27, 09:54 PM Feb 28, 11:45 PM
Caitra Krishna Aṣṭamī Mar 29, 05:10 PM Mar 30, 07:39 PM
Vaiśākha Krishna Aṣṭamī Apr 28, 12:30 PM Apr 29, 03:01 PM

All times are in IST (India Standard Time). If you live outside India, please check the start and end time of the tithi for your own city, for example on Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com).

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Recent Activities

1 November 2026

Krishna Paksha Aṣṭamī November — Collective Japa

1 November 2026

On Krishna Paksha Aṣṭamī, more than 1,500 sādhakas across the world came together to perform the Om Bhairavaya Namaha japa, along with stutis and the Ashtottara. ​With a collective sankalpa for Sanātana Dharma Samrakṣaṇa and Vijaya, nearly 1 crore nama japa were completed for the preethi of Bhairava.

4 October 2026

Krishna Paksha Aṣṭamī — October

4 October 2026

On Krishna Paksha Aṣṭamī, thousands of sādhakas across the world came together to perform the Om Bhairavaya Namaha japa, along with stutis and the Ashtottara. ​With a collective sankalpa for Sanātana Dharma Samrakṣaṇa and Vijaya, nearly 1 crore nama japa were completed for the preethi of Bhairava.