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 14, 2023, Saturday | Begins - 07:22 PM, Jan 14 Ends - 07:45 PM, Jan 15 |
| Phalguna, Krishna Ashtami | February 13, 2023, Monday | Begins - 09:45 AM, Feb 13 Ends - 09:04 AM, Feb 14 |
| Chaitra, Krishna Ashtami | March 14, 2023, Tuesday | Begins - 08:22 PM, Mar 14 Ends - 06:45 PM, Mar 15 |
| Vaishakha, Krishna Ashtami | April 13, 2023, Thursday | Begins - 03:44 AM, Apr 13 Ends - 01:34 AM, Apr 14 |
| Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami | May 12, 2023, Friday | Begins - 09:06 AM, May 12 Ends - 06:50 AM, May 13 |
| Ashadha, Krishna Ashtami | June 10, 2023, Saturday | Begins - 02:01 PM, Jun 10 Ends - 12:05 PM, Jun 11 |
| Shravana, Krishna Ashtami | July 9, 2023, Sunday | Begins - 07:59 PM, Jul 09 Ends - 06:43 PM, Jul 10 |
| Shravana, Krishna Ashtami | August 8, 2023, Tuesday | Begins - 04:14 AM, Aug 08 Ends - 03:52 AM, Aug 09 |
| Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | September 6, 2023, Wednesday | Begins - 03:37 PM, Sep 06 Ends - 04:14 PM, Sep 07 |
| Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami | October 6, 2023, Friday | Begins - 06:34 AM, Oct 06 Ends - 08:08 AM, Oct 07 |
| Kartika, Krishna Ashtami | November 5, 2023, Sunday | Begins - 12:59 AM, Nov 05 Ends - 03:18 AM, Nov 06 |
| Margashirsha, Krishna Ashtami | December 5, 2023, Tuesday | Begins - 09:59 PM, Dec 04 Ends - 12:37 AM, Dec 06 |
