Masik Kalashtami Vrat Tithi in 2026

Kalashtami Vrat is extremely important for the devotees of Lord Bhairava. This fast is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha every month. On this day, Lord Bhairava is worshiped and revered. Kalashtami is also known as Kaala Ashtami. In particular, Kalbhairav ​​Jayanti, also known as Bhairav ​​Ashtami, is the most important day of Kalashtami. It is believed that Lord Shiva incarnated as Bhairava on this day.

Date and Rules of Kalashtami Vrat

Kalashtami Vrat is mainly observed on the day when Ashtami Tithi falls at night time. This fast can also be observed on Saptami Tithi if according to religious scriptures, Ashtami Tithi ends at night. On the day of the fast, devotees observe fast for the whole day and worship Lord Bhairava at night time.

Worship Method of Kalashtami Vrat

Bath and Purity

• Get up early in the morning and take a bath and purify the house.
• Take a resolution to worship Lord Bhairava.

Worship of Lord Bhairav

• Light a lamp in front of the idol or picture of Lord Bhairav.
• Offer him black sesame seeds, mustard oil, flowers, and coconut.
• Feed Bhairav's vehicle dog, it is considered auspicious.

Bhajans and Paaths

• Recite Kalbhairav ​​Ashtak, Shiv Chalisa, or Bhairav ​​Stotra.
• Sing the hymns of Lord Bhairav.

Fasting and Meditation

• Fast throughout the day and avoid tamasic food.
• Meditate and worship Lord Bhairav ​​at night.

End of the fast

• End the fast by eating food the next day morning.

Benefits of Kalashtami Vrat

• With the grace of Lord Bhairav, the troubles and obstacles of life are removed.
• Enemies are protected and fear is destroyed.
• Economic prosperity and happiness and peace are attained.
• Sins are destroyed and the soul is purified.
• Spiritual progress in life and devotion towards God increases.

Masik Kalashtami Vrat Tithi Timings 2026

Kalashtami fast is a very important day for the devotees of Lord Bhairav. This fast is observed on the Ashtami date of the Krishna Paksha of each month. On this day, devotees of Lord Bhairav ​​keep fast throughout the day and worship them on the day of Kalashtami in the year.

Ashtami Tithi in January 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Saturday, 10 January 2026
10 January 2026 at 08:23 am – 11 January 2026 at 10:20 am

Ashtami Tithi in February 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Monday, 9 February 2026
9 February 2026 at 05:01 am – 10 February 2026 at 07:27 am

Ashtami Tithi in March 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
11 March 2026 at 01:54 am – 12 March 2026 at 04:19 am

Ashtami Tithi in April 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Friday, 10 April 2026
9 April 2026 at 09:19 pm – 10 April 2026 at 11:15 pm

Ashtami Tithi in May 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Saturday, 9 May 2026
9 May 2026 at 02:02 pm – 10 May 2026 at 03:06 pm

Ashtami Tithi in June 2026 (Adhika Kalashtami)

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Monday, 8 June 2026
8 June 2026 at 03:24 am – 9 June 2026 at 03:23 am

Ashtami Tithi in July 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
7 July 2026 at 01:24 pm – 8 July 2026 at 12:21 pm

Ashtami Tithi in August 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
5 August 2026 at 08:42 pm – 6 August 2026 at 06:52 pm

Ashtami Tithi in September 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Friday, 4 September 2026
4 September 2026 at 02:25 am – 5 September 2026 at 12:13 am

Ashtami Tithi in October 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Saturday, 3 October 2026
3 October 2026 at 07:59 am – 4 October 2026 at 05:51 am

Ashtami Tithi in November 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Sunday, 1 November 2026
1 November 2026 at 02:51 pm – 2 November 2026 at 01:10 pm

Ashtami Tithi in December 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtamin (Kalabhairav Jayanti)
Tuesday, 1 December 2026
1 December 2026 at 12:11 am – 1 December 2026 at 11:13 pm

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 30 December 2026
30 December 2026 at 12:36 pm – 31 December 2026 at 12:32 pm