Masik Kalashtami
Dedicated to Lord Bhairav, the fierce manifestation of Shiva, Kalashtami is the day to conquer fear, eliminate negative energies, and seek protection.
SPIRITUAL STORY
Kalashtami marks the manifestation of Kaal Bhairav, the Lord of Time. The story from Shiva Purana narrates a debate between Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva about who was supreme. Lord Brahma, out of pride, ...
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Lord Kaal Bhairav (भगवान काल भैरव)
FASTING PROTOCOLS
- check_circleMaintain a clean, vegetarian routine.
SACRED MANTRA
ॐ कालभैरवाय नमः (Om Kaalabhairavaya Namaha)
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Full Year 2026 Schedule
Accurate dates & timings for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
| Date | Day | Highlights | wb_sunnySunrise | wb_twilightSunset | nightlightMoonrise | brightness_2Moonset |
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| 11 Jan 2026 | Sunday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Friday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Monday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Thursday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 4 Sept 2026 | Friday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 4 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Monday | Kalabhairav Jayanti | — | — | — | — |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Ashtami | — | — | — | — |
spaMasik Kalashtami Puja Vidhi
Observe a fast during the night hours of Ashtami.
Worship Lord Bhairav with mustard oil lamps, coconut, and flowers.
Feed black dogs (the vahana of Bhairav) with milk, sweets, or bread.
Recite the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam in a quiet, meditative space.
Donate food or mustard oil to a local temple.