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 10, 2026, Saturday | Begins - 08:23 AM, Jan 10 Ends - 10:20 AM, Jan 11 |
| Phalguna, Krishna Ashtami | February 9, 2026, Monday | Begins - 05:01 AM, Feb 09 Ends - 07:27 AM, Feb 10 |
| Chaitra, Krishna Ashtami | March 11, 2026, Wednesday | Begins - 01:54 AM, Mar 11 Ends - 04:19 AM, Mar 12 |
| Vaishakha, Krishna Ashtami | April 10, 2026, Friday | Begins - 09:19 PM, Apr 09 Ends - 11:15 PM, Apr 10 |
| Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami | May 9, 2026, Saturday | Begins - 02:02 PM, May 09 Ends - 03:06 PM, May 10 |
| Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami | June 8, 2026, Monday | Begins - 03:24 AM, Jun 08 Ends - 03:23 AM, Jun 09 |
| Ashadha, Krishna Ashtami | July 7, 2026, Tuesday | Begins - 01:24 PM, Jul 07 Ends - 12:21 PM, Jul 08 |
| Shravana, Krishna Ashtami | August 5, 2026, Wednesday | Begins - 08:42 PM, Aug 05 Ends - 06:52 PM, Aug 06 |
| Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | September 4, 2026, Friday | Begins - 02:25 AM, Sep 04 Ends - 12:13 AM, Sep 05 |
| Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami | October 3, 2026, Saturday | Begins - 07:59 AM, Oct 03 Ends - 05:51 AM, Oct 04 |
| Kartika, Krishna Ashtami | November 1, 2026, Sunday | Begins - 02:51 PM, Nov 01 Ends - 01:10 PM, Nov 02 |
| Margashirsha, Krishna Ashtami | December 1, 2026, Tuesday | Begins - 12:11 AM, Dec 01 Ends - 11:13 PM, Dec 01 |
| Pausha, Krishna Ashtami | December 30, 2026, Wednesday | Begins - 12:36 PM, Dec 30 Ends - 12:32 PM, Dec 31 |
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