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 |
|---|---|---|
| Magha, Krishna Ashtami | January 17, 2020, Friday | Begins - 07:28 AM, Jan 17 Ends - 05:33 AM, Jan 18 |
| Phalguna, Krishna Ashtami | February 15, 2020, Saturday | Begins - 04:29 PM, Feb 15 Ends - 03:13 PM, Feb 16 |
| Chaitra, Krishna Ashtami | March 16, 2020, Monday | Begins - 03:19 AM, Mar 16 Ends - 02:59 AM, Mar 17 |
| Vaishakha, Krishna Ashtami | April 14, 2020, Tuesday | Begins - 04:11 PM, Apr 14 Ends - 04:51 PM, Apr 15 |
| Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami | May 14, 2020, Thursday | Begins - 06:51 AM, May 14 Ends - 08:21 AM, May 15 |
| Ashadha, Krishna Ashtami | June 13, 2020, Saturday | Begins - 10:52 PM, Jun 12 Ends - 12:58 AM, Jun 14 |
| Shravana, Krishna Ashtami | July 12, 2020, Sunday | Begins - 03:47 PM, Jul 12 Ends - 06:09 PM, Jul 13 |
| Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami | August 11, 2020, Tuesday | Begins - 09:06 AM, Aug 11 Ends - 11:16 AM, Aug 12 |
| Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami | September 10, 2020, Thursday | Begins - 02:05 AM, Sep 10 Ends - 03:34 AM, Sep 11 |
| Ashwina, Krishna Ashtami | October 9, 2020, Friday | Begins - 05:49 PM, Oct 09 Ends - 06:16 PM, Oct 10 |
| Kartika, Krishna Ashtami | November 8, 2020, Sunday | Begins - 07:29 AM, Nov 08 Ends - 06:50 AM, Nov 09 |
| Margashirsha, Krishna Ashtami | December 7, 2020, Monday | Begins - 06:47 PM, Dec 07 Ends - 05:17 PM, Dec 08 |
