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 the moon). The ‘Ashtami Tithi’ (8th day) after ‘Purnima’ (full moon) is considered to be the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Magha, Krishna Ashtami | January 25, 2022, Tuesday | Begins - 07:48 AM, Jan 25 Ends - 06:25 AM, Jan 26 |
| Phalguna, Krishna Ashtami | February 23, 2022, Wednesday | Begins - 04:56 PM, Feb 23 Ends - 03:03 PM, Feb 24 |
| Chaitra, Krishna Ashtami | March 25, 2022, Friday | Begins - 12:09 AM, Mar 25 Ends - 10:04 PM, Mar 25 |
| Vaishakha, Krishna Ashtami | April 23, 2022, Saturday | Begins - 06:27 AM, Apr 23 Ends - 04:29 AM, Apr 24 |
| Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami | May 22, 2022, Sunday | Begins - 12:59 PM, May 22 Ends - 11:34 AM, May 23 |
| Ashadha, Krishna Ashtami | June 20, 2022, Monday | Begins - 09:01 PM, Jun 20 Ends - 08:30 PM, Jun 21 |
| Shravana, Krishna Ashtami | July 20, 2022, Wednesday | Begins - 07:35 AM, Jul 20 Ends - 08:11 AM, Jul 21 |
| Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | August 19, 2022, Friday | Begins - 09:20 PM, Aug 18 Ends - 10:59 PM, Aug 19 |
| Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami | September 17, 2022, Saturday | Begins - 02:14 PM, Sep 17 Ends - 04:32 PM, Sep 18 |
| Kartika, Krishna Ashtami | October 17, 2022, Monday | Begins - 09:29 AM, Oct 17 Ends - 11:57 AM, Oct 18 |
| Margashirsha, Krishna Ashtami | November 16, 2022, Wednesday | Begins - 05:49 AM, Nov 16 Ends - 07:57 AM, Nov 17 |
| Pausha, Krishna Ashtami | December 16, 2022, Friday | Begins - 01:39 AM, Dec 16 Ends - 03:02 AM, Dec 17 |
