About Masik Kalashtami Vrat
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Kalashtami, which is also known as Kala Ashtami, is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. Devotees of Lord Bhairava keep fast and worship Him on all Kalashtami days in the year. The most significant Kalashtami, which is known as Kalabhairav Jayanti, falls in the month of Margashirsha according to North Indian, Purnima to Purnima, lunar month calendar while Kalabhairav Jayanti falls in the month of Kartika in South Indian, Amavasya to Amavasya, lunar month calendar. However both calendars observe Kalabhairav Jayanti on the same day. It is believed that Lord Shiva was appeared in form of Bhairava on the same day. Kalabhairav Jayanti is also known as Bhairava Ashtami.
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It should be noted that Kalashtami fasting might be observed on Saptami Tithi. According to religious text Vratraj Kalashtami fasting should be observed on the day when Ashtami Tithi prevails during night. Accordingly DrikPanchang makes sure that Ashtami should prevail at least for one Ghati after Pradosh while selecting fasting day for Kalashtami. Otherwise Kalashtami fasting day is moved to previous day when Ashtami Tithi is more likely to prevail during night. 1. Om Bhairavaya Namah। 2. Om Bhutanathaya Namah। 3. Om Bhutatmane Namah। ... 999. Om Siddhaya Namah। 1000. Om Bhaktanam Svarnadayakaya Namah। Sahasranamavali of Lord Kalabhairava with these names and Mantras is given on this page. Kalabhairava Jayanti is the birth anniversary of fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. Worshiping Lord Kalabhairava destroys fear and troubles and liberates one from demonic powers like ghosts and spirits.
How to celebrate Masik Kalashtami Vrat 2026
The most significant Kalashtami, which is known as Kalabhairav Jayanti, falls in the month of Margashirsha according to North Indian, Purnima to Purnima, lunar month calendar while Kalabhairav Jayanti falls in the month of Kartika in South Indian, Amavasya to Amavasya, lunar month calendar. However both calendars observe Kalabhairav Jayanti on the same day. It is believed that Lord Shiva was appeared in form of Bhairava on the same day. Kalabhairav Jayanti is also known as Bhairava Ashtami. It should be noted that Kalashtami fasting might be observed on Saptami Tithi. According to religious text Vratraj Kalashtami fasting should be observed on the day when Ashtami Tithi prevails during night. Accordingly DrikPanchang makes sure that Ashtami should prevail at least for one Ghati after Pradosh while selecting fasting day for Kalashtami. Otherwise Kalashtami fasting day is moved to previous day when Ashtami Tithi is more likely to prevail during night.
Masik Kalashtami Vrat 2026 — FAQs
Masik Kalashtami Vrat dates for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-12-30.
Kalashtami, which is also known as Kala Ashtami, is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. Devotees of Lord Bhairava keep fast and worship Him on all Kalashtami days in the year.
