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AARTIDeity: Lord Kaal Bhairav

Shri Kaal Bhairav Aarti (Kotwal of Kashi)

The fierce and merciful manifestation of Lord Shiva as Kaal Bhairav, the master of time and guardian of holy Kashi.

Auspicious Timing: Bhairav Ashtami, Sunday evening, and Tuesday

Sacred Benefits: Annihilates fear of death, shields against dark energies, removes negative planetary afflictions.

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जय भैरव देवा, प्रभु जय भैरव देवा। जय काली और गौरा, तुमको नित सेवे॥ ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥

Jai Bhairava Devā, Prabhu Jai Bhairava Devā | Jai Kālī Aura Gaurā, Tumako Nita Seve || Om Jai Bhairava Devā ||

Meaning: Glory to Lord Kaal Bhairav! Revered by Mother Kali and Mother Gauri, supreme guardian of time and space.

श्वान असवारी सोहे, त्रिशूल हाथ लसे। काशी के कोतवाल, भक्तन हृदय बसे॥ ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥

Śvāna Asavārī Sohe, Triśūla Hātha Lase | Kāśī Ke Kotavāla, Bhaktana Hṛdaya Base || Om Jai Bhairava Devā ||

Meaning: Riding upon His faithful dog companion, holding the radiant trident; divine protector and chief guardian of holy Kashi!

मुंडमाल गल सोहे, भाल तिलक लाल। कर में डमरू बाजे, रूप बड़ा विकराल॥ ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥

Muṇḍamāla Gala Sohe, Bhāla Tilaka Lāla | Kara Meṁ Ḍamarū Bāje, Rūpa Baḍā Vikarāla || Om Jai Bhairava Devā ||

Meaning: Adorned with the garland of skulls, a fiery red vermillion tilak upon Your forehead; the damaru resounds in Your hand, in Your awe-inspiring form.

भूत प्रेत भय भागे, सुनकर पावन नाम। संकट सब मिट जावे, सिद्ध होवे सब काम॥ ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥

Bhūta Preta Bhaya Bhāge, Sunakara Pāvana Nāma | Saṅkaṭa Saba Miṭa Jāve, Siddha Hove Saba Kāma || Om Jai Bhairava Devā ||

Meaning: Ghosts, negative entities, and nightmares flee upon hearing Your sacred name; all perils dissolve, and noble works are accomplished.

तेल सिंदूर चढ़े नित, दीपक ज्योत जले। जो ध्यावे मन चित्त से, सो संकट से टले॥ ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥

Tela Sindūra Chaḍhe Nita, Dīpaka Jyota Jale | Jo Dhyāve Mana Citta Se, So Saṅkaṭa Se Tale || Om Jai Bhairava Devā ||

Meaning: Mustard oil, vermillion, and fragrant lamps are offered to You; whoever meditates upon You with sincerity is delivered from all crises.

काशी के कोतवाल की, आरती जो कोई गावे। अकाल मृत्यु भय छूटे, परम अभय पद पावे॥ ॐ जय भैरव देवा॥

Kāśī Ke Kotavāla Kī, Āratī Jo Koī Gāve | Akāla Mṛtyu Bhaya Chūṭe, Parama Abhaya Pada Pāve || Om Jai Bhairava Devā ||

Meaning: Whoever sings this aarti of the Guardian of Kashi is freed from untimely death and attains the supreme state of spiritual fearlessness.

Spiritual Significance & Fruits

Chanting Kaal Bhairav Aarti grants spiritual fearlessness, overcoming inner anger, greed, and delusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is Kaal Bhairav called the Kotwal of Kashi?

Lord Shiva entrusted Kaal Bhairav with the guardianship of Varanasi. Without His consent, no entry or spiritual stay in Kashi is completed.

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