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News India Live, Digital Desk: today means 9 February 2026 It is the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month, which is kalashtami Is being celebrated as. This day, dedicated to the fierce form of Lord Shiva ‘Kaal Bhairav’, is considered extremely fruitful for the practice of Tantra-Mantra and relief from troubles. But do you know why this form of Mahadev is called ‘Kotwal of Kashi’?
Why is it called ‘Kotwal of Kashi’?
According to mythological beliefs, when Lord Shiva created Kaal Bhairav, he appointed him the protector of Kashi (Varanasi). It is believed that every person living in Kashi, the city of Baba Vishwanath and even Yamraj has to take the permission of Baba Kaal Bhairav.
Vishwanath puja is incomplete without their darshan: It is said that if you visit Kashi Vishwanath but do not attend the court of Kaal Bhairav, then your journey is not considered successful. He is the punisher of Kashi, who punishes those who commit evil deeds and provides protection to devotees.
Kalashtami fast story: When Brahma ji’s ego broke
According to Shiva Purana, once there was a dispute between Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh regarding superiority. During this, the fifth face of Lord Brahma said derogatory words towards Mahadev. Angered, Lord Shiva took the form of ‘Bhairav’ and cut off the face of Lord Brahma.
Freedom from the sin of killing a Brahma:
Due to cutting the face, Bhairav ji was accused of the sin of killing a Brahma. On the orders of Mahadev, he went on various pilgrimages, but when he reached Kashi, the skull of Brahma’s murder fell from his hand and he became free from sin. Since then he became established in Kashi.
Kalashtami puja method and importance
Auspicious time: The start and end time of Ashtami Tithi is effective till tonight as per Panchang.
Ride: Lord Kaal Bhairav’s vehicle is ‘Black Dog’. It is considered very auspicious to feed sweet bread or jaggery to a black dog on this day.
enjoyment: They are offered Imarti, liquor (in Tamasic puja) or coconut-sweets.
Special Fruits: on the day of Kalashtami “Om Kalabhairavaya Namah” Chanting the mantra eliminates the fear of untimely death and leads to victory over enemies.
