Kalabhairava Shanti can be done any time after death. However, another process called Kalabhairava Karma can be done within a certain period of time after someone’s death.
“We would like people to live blissfully. If they don’t live blissfully, then at least they should die peacefully. If they don’t even do that, we want to do something for them after their death.”
– Sadhguru
“We would like people to live blissfully. If they don’t live blissfully, then at least they should die peacefully. If they don’t even do that, we want to do something for them after their death.”
– Sadhguru
Significance
Linga Bhairavi is used as the energy base to conduct certain processes for the deceased.
A process is conducted at Linga Bhairavi, followed by a process at the Nirkaya Sthanam (a specially dedicated pond at Isha Yoga Center). Prasadam of ash from the process is then prepared, offered to Devi, and given to the family. If the family is not present, the prasadam can be couriered within India.
An yearly Kalabhairava Shanti process is also conducted on Mahalaya Amavasya. Mahalaya Amavasya marks the beginning of Devi Pada (a phase of the year considered favorable to access Devi, since the feminine aspects of the planet are more pronounced). The Kalabhairava Shanti process takes place during the midnight Sandhya on this auspicious day.
Requirements
A photograph of the deceased
Name, date of birth or exact year of birth, date of death or exact year of death (OR) names of both mother and father of the deceased
Individual photo of the deceased taken when the person was alive (Group photo cannot be used for process)
In case of abortion after 48 days or a stillborn infant, a photo of the mother (preferably taken during pregnancy) is needed.
Ritual Schedule
2 Oct 2024, Wednesday, Mahalaya Amavasya
31 Oct 2024, Thursday
30 Nov 2024, Saturday
30 Dec 2024, Monday
28 Jan 2025, Tuesday, Thai Amavasya
27 Feb 2025, Thursday
28 Mar 2025, Friday
27 Apr 2025, Sunday
26 May 2025, Monday
24 Jun 2025, Tuesday
24 Jul 2025, Thursday, Adi Amavasya
22 Aug 2025, Friday
21 Sep 2025, Sunday, Mahalaya Amavasya
20 Oct 2025, Monday
19 Nov 2025, Wednesday
19 Dec 2025, Friday
Frequently Asked Questions
The process is meant to dissolve the runanubandha between blood relatives for both the living and the dead.
Yes, the Kalabhairava Shanti process will work for them even if they have taken on another life.
Death rituals are not needed for a child aborted within 48 days of pregnancy.
For the Kalabhairava Shanti process, the deceased person's photo and name is required. If you do not have their photo, you can register for Agni Arpanam, which happens only on Mahalaya Amavasya.
Note: The registration for Agni Arpanam opens around a week before Mahalaya Amavaysa.
Yes. Kalabhairava Shanti happens every Amavasya (new moon) from 11:00 PM to 12:30 AM at Linga Bhairavi, Coimbatore. You can visit the Linga Bhairavi office anytime between 11 AM and 4 PM for registrations.
Although the participation of family members is not required for this process, family and friends are welcome to attend it. There is no additional registration needed for family members and friends to attend the process.
Please note: Ladies who are pregnant or on their menstrual cycle should not attend the process as it is not conducive for their wellbeing.
You can book your stay at Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore at cottage.isha.in.
We are currently unable to offer these rituals outside the countries where Linga Bhairavi abodes are located. Registration for devotees from other regions is only available if they are physically at Linga Bhairavi. For further questions, please write to us at info.nepal@isha.sadhguru.org
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