About Kala Bhairava Homam
Kala Bhairava Homam is a fire ritual dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava, the fierce form of Shiva regarded as the guardian of time and of sacred spaces. It is traditionally performed on Kalashtami or on Sundays, with prayers for protection, discipline and freedom from fear. The priest chants the Bhairava mantras while offering ghee, sesame and other samagri into the fire.
Kala Bhairava Homam samagri list
- Black sesame seeds — 250 g
- Sesame oil for the lamp — 500 ml
- Black cloth — 1
- Homa kundam or bricks and sand — 1 set
- Samidhas (sacred firewood sticks) — 1 bundle
- Ghee for the homam — 1 kg
- Homa dravyams (mixed herbs and grains) — 1 pack
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 1 pack
- Dry coconut halves for poornahuti — 2
- Silk cloth for poornahuti — 1
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas and fruits — 1 dozen + 5 varieties
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
Verified pandits who perform Kala Bhairava Homam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kala Bhairava Homam cost?
Kala Bhairava Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹7,500 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can Kala Bhairava Homam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Kala Bhairava Homam for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Kala Bhairava Homam?
The samagri list for Kala Bhairava Homam has 23 items, shown on this page (Black sesame seeds, Sesame oil for the lamp, Black cloth and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Kala Bhairava Homam?
11 verified pandits perform Kala Bhairava Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.