Masik Kalashtami Kaal Bhairav Anushthan

January 10th, 2026 | Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple, Varanasi

Experience the transformative power of the monthly Kalashtami ritual dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav. This sacred anushthan, performed on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha, invokes the fierce protective form of Shiva to remove obstacles, banish negativity, and establish unwavering security in your life.

Masik Kala Ashtami is the sacred night each month when Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce protector form of Shiva, swiftly removes negativity, fear, and hidden obstacles from a devotee’s path. On this powerful tithi, Kashi Archan Foundation conducts a special Manokamana Siddhi Puja in Kashi to seek Kaal Bhairav’s grace for protection, relief from suffering, and divine support for long-pending wishes.?

What is Masik Kala Ashtami?

Masik Kala Ashtami falls every month on the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Kaal Bhairav. Scriptures and traditional beliefs describe this day as a powerful time to seek protection from negative forces, clear past karmic burdens, and strengthen spiritual discipline.?

In Kashi, the kshetra of Kaal Bhairav, performing special puja on Masik Kala Ashtami is believed to multiply the spiritual merit of every mantra, offering, and sankalp.?

Why Manokamana Siddhi Puja on Kala Ashtami?

Manokamana Siddhi Puja is a focused sankalp-based ritual performed to align a devotee’s heartfelt wishes with divine grace and remove the subtle karmic and planetary obstacles blocking their fulfilment. When this puja is performed under the protection of Lord Kaal Bhairav on Masik Kala Ashtami, it supports both desire fulfilment and deep spiritual protection.?

This combined anusthan is especially recommended for devotees facing repeated delays, unseen hurdles, legal issues, finansial strain, or chronic fear and anxiety despite sincere effort.?

Why Celebrate Masik Kalashtami Kaal Bhairav Anushthan on January 10, 2026?

The Auspicious Timing

Kalashtami, observed on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi (eighth lunar day in the waning moon phase), is one of the most potent days for Bhairav worship. January 10, 2026, marks the monthly observance of this sacred day—a perfect opportunity for devotees seeking profound spiritual transformation and divine protection.

In Hindu tradition, Kalashtami is considered the day when Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce and all-protecting form of Shiva, manifests his full power. This is the ideal time to perform intensive rituals (anushthan) that require the utmost spiritual resonance and cosmic alignment.

Cosmic Significance

The Krishna Paksha, the waning moon phase, is traditionally associated with introspection, cleansing, and the removal of negative influences. During this phase, rituals performed with sincerity are believed to have accelerated potency. When combined with Ashtami tithi—a day specifically dedicated to Lord Bhairav—the spiritual efficacy of this anushthan reaches its zenith.

Key benefits of this puja

Protection from negativity, black magic, evil eye, and hidden enemies, under Kaal Bhairav’s fierce guardianship.?

Support in wish fulfilment related to marriage, children, career, business, property, and important life goals through focused manokamana sankalp.?

Relief from karmic blocks, planetary afflictions (especially Saturn, Rahu–Ketu), and repetitive failures that stall progress.?

Improvement in courage, confidence, time management, and mental clarity to take the right decisions at the right time.?

Inner peace, reduced fear and anxiety, and stronger connection to Shiva tattva through Bhairav upasana in Kashi.?

Who should perform this puja?

This Masik Kala Ashtami Manokamana Siddhi Puja is ideal for:

Devotees troubled by black magic, evil eye, strange obstacles, or recurring accidents.?

Those facing long-pending court cases, loans, job delays, or business stagnation despite effort.?

People seeking divine support for marriage, childbirth, career growth, foreign travel, or important life changes.?

Spiritual seekers who wish to strengthen discipline, overcome fear, and deepen connection with Kaal Bhairav in Kashi.?

Anyone, irrespective of location, caste, or nationality, can participate through online or offline sankalp.?

How Kashi Archan performs this anusthan

At Kashi Archan Foundation, all pujas are performed by experienced Vedic and Tantrik priests rooted in the Shaiva and Bhairav parampara of Kashi. For Masik Kala Ashtami Manokamana Siddhi Puja, the team conducts the anusthan at sacred Bhairav or Shiva temples in Kashi, using prescribed vidhi and samagri:?

Purification and sankalp in the name, gotra, and specific wish (manokamana) of each registered devotee.

Kaal Bhairav abhishek with sacred ingredients such as water, milk, curd, honey, and Bhasma as per availability.?

Chanting of selected Kaal Bhairav mantras and stotras, along with manokamana-focused japa for each devotee.?

Special offerings such as mustard oil deepam, black til, flowers, naivedya, and prasad to Kaal Bhairav.?

Final aarti, protection prayers, and blessings invoked for each participant and their family.

Devotees receive photo or video proof, puja updates, and prasad dispatch as per the package chosen.?