Overview
- According to Drik Panchang, Phalguna Krishna Ashtami begins at 5:01 am on February 9 and ends at 7:27 am on February 10.
- Today’s observance honors Kaal Bhairav, a fierce form of Shiva, with monthly fasting and worship for protection and the removal of obstacles.
- Auspicious windows cited for today include Brahma Muhurat 5:21–6:12 am, Abhijit Muhurat 12:13–12:58 pm, Vijay Muhurat 2:26–3:10 pm, Godhuli 6:04–6:30 pm, and Amrit Kaal 10:04–11:51 pm.
- Inauspicious periods listed are Rahukal 8:27–9:50 am, Yamghand 11:13 am–12:35 pm, Gulik Kaal 1:58–3:21 pm, with Adal Yoga lasting all day.
- Drik Panchang notes the most prominent annual observance, Kalabhairav Jayanti, falls in Margashirsha in North Indian calendars and Kartik in South Indian calendars, yet is kept on the same day.