Kalashtami or Kala Ashtami is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Bhairav and is observed every Hindu lunar month on the ‘Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi’ (8th day during the waning phase of moon). The ‘Ashtami Tithi’ (8th day) after ‘Purnima’ (full moon) is considered to be most suitable day to propitiate Lord Kaal Bhairav. On this day, Hindu devotees worship Lord Bhairav and keep a 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 festival of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pausha, Krishna Ashtami | January 6, 2021, Wednesday | Begins - 04:03 AM, Jan 06 Ends - 02:06 AM, Jan 07 |
| Magha, Krishna Ashtami | February 4, 2021, Thursday | Begins - 12:07 PM, Feb 04 Ends - 10:07 AM, Feb 05 |
| Phalguna, Krishna Ashtami | March 5, 2021, Friday | Begins - 07:54 PM, Mar 05 Ends - 06:10 PM, Mar 06 |
| Chaitra, Krishna Ashtami | April 4, 2021, Sunday | Begins - 04:12 AM, Apr 04 Ends - 02:59 AM, Apr 05 |
| Vaishakha, Krishna Ashtami | May 3, 2021, Monday | Begins - 01:39 PM, May 03 Ends - 01:10 PM, May 04 |
| Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami | June 2, 2021, Wednesday | Begins - 12:46 AM, Jun 02 Ends - 01:12 AM, Jun 03 |
| Ashadha, Krishna Ashtami | July 1, 2021, Thursday | Begins - 02:01 PM, Jul 01 Ends - 03:28 PM, Jul 02 |
| Shravana, Krishna Ashtami | July 31, 2021, Saturday | Begins - 05:40 AM, Jul 31 Ends - 07:56 AM, Aug 01 |
| Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | August 30, 2021, Monday | Begins - 11:25 PM, Aug 29 Ends - 01:59 AM, Aug 31 |
| Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami | September 28, 2021, Tuesday | Begins - 06:16 PM, Sep 28 Ends - 08:29 PM, Sep 29 |
| Kartika, Krishna Ashtami | October 28, 2021, Thursday | Begins - 12:49 PM, Oct 28 Ends - 02:09 PM, Oct 29 |
| Margashirsha, Krishna Ashtami | November 27, 2021, Saturday | Begins - 05:43 AM, Nov 27 Ends - 06:00 AM, Nov 28 |
| Pausha, Krishna Ashtami | December 26, 2021, Sunday | Begins - 08:08 PM, Dec 26 Ends - 07:28 PM, Dec 27 |
