Ashtami is a special day devoted to Lord Kala Bhairava. The eighth day after full/ No moon day is known as Ashtami, the most auspicious day to worship Lord Kala Bhairava. Kala Bhairava is the God of Time – Kal means ‘time’ and ‘Bhairava’ the manifestation of Shiva.

Theipirai Ashtami Names

Each Tamil month theipirai Ashtami is known by various name.

• Chithirai – Sanathanaastami
• Vaigasi – Sathasivastami
• Aani – Bhagavathastami
• Aadi – Sthanuastami
• Aavani – Sanbugaastami
• Puratassi – Eshwarastami
• Aippasi – Rudrastami/ Kalabhairavastami
• Karthigai – Sankarastami
• Margali – Devadevastami
• Thai – Maheswarastami
• Maasi – Thriyambagastami
• Panguni –- Sanathanaastami

How and when to Worship Lord Bhairava.