Kalashtami or Kala Ashtami is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Bhairav. Every Hindu lunar month on the ‘Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi’ (8th day during the waning phase of the moon). The ‘Ashtami Tithi’ (8th day) after ‘Purnima’ (full moon) is considered the most suitable day to appease Lord Kaal Bhairav. On this day, Hindu devotees worship Lord Bhairav and fast to please Him. There are a total of 12 Kalashtami observances in a year. Of these, the one falling in the ‘Margashirsha’ month is most significant and is known as ‘Kalabhairav Jayanti’. Kalashtami is also considered holier when it falls on a Sunday or Tuesday, as these days are dedicated to Lord Bhairav. The worshipping Lord Bhairav on Kalashtami is celebrated with full enthusiasm and devotion in different parts of the country.
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| Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Magha, Krishna Ashtami | January 21, 2025, Tuesday | Begins - 12:39 PM, Jan 21 Ends - 03:18 PM, Jan 22 |
| Phalguna, Krishna Ashtami | February 20, 2025, Thursday | Begins - 09:58 AM, Feb 20 Ends - 11:57 AM, Feb 21 |
| Chaitra, Krishna Ashtami | March 22, 2025, Saturday | Begins - 04:23 AM, Mar 22 Ends - 05:23 AM, Mar 23 |
| Vaishakha, Krishna Ashtami | April 20, 2025, Sunday | Begins - 07:00 PM, Apr 20 Ends - 06:58 PM, Apr 21 |
| Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami | May 20, 2025, Tuesday | Begins - 05:51 AM, May 20 Ends - 04:55 AM, May 21 |
| Ashadha, Krishna Ashtami | June 18, 2025, Wednesday | Begins - 01:34 PM, Jun 18 Ends - 11:55 AM, Jun 19 |
| Shravana, Krishna Ashtami | July 17, 2025, Thursday | Begins - 07:08 PM, Jul 17 Ends - 05:01 PM, Jul 18 |
| Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | August 16, 2025, Saturday | Begins - 11:49 PM, Aug 15 Ends - 09:34 PM, Aug 16 |
| Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami | September 14, 2025, Sunday | Begins - 05:04 AM, Sep 14 Ends - 03:06 AM, Sep 15 |
| Kartika, Krishna Ashtami | October 13, 2025, Monday | Begins - 12:24 PM, Oct 13 Ends - 11:09 AM, Oct 14 |
| Margashirsha, Krishna Ashtami | November 12, 2025, Wednesday | Begins - 11:08 PM, Nov 11 Ends - 10:58 PM, Nov 12 |
| Pausha, Krishna Ashtami | December 11, 2025, Thursday | Begins - 01:57 PM, Dec 11 Ends - 02:56 PM, Dec 12 |
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