Masik Kalashtami Vrat Tithi in 2025

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 2025

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 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
22 January 2025 at 12:40 pm - 22 January 2025 at 03:18 pm

Ashtami Tithi in February 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Friday, 21 February 2025
20 February 2025 at 09:58 am - 21 February 2025 at 11:58 am

Ashtami Tithi in March 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Sheetala Ashtami)
Saturday, 22 March 2025
22 March 2025 at 04:24 am - 23 March 2025 at 05:23 am

Ashtami Tithi in April 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Monday, 21 April 2025
20 April 2025 at 07:01 pm - 21 April 2025 at 06:59 pm

Ashtami Tithi in May 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
20 May 2025 at 05:52 am - 21 May 2025 at 04:55 am

Ashtami Tithi in June 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Thursday, 19 June 2025
18 June 2025 at 01:35 pm - 19 June 2025 at 11:56 am

Ashtami Tithi in July 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Friday, 18 July 2025
17 July 2025 at 07:09 pm - 18 July 2025 at 05:02 pm

Ashtami Tithi in August 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Krishna Janmashtami)
Saturday, 16 August 2025
15 August 2025 at 11:50 pm - 16 August 2025 at 09:35 pm

Ashtami Tithi in September 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Madhya Ashtami)
Sunday, 14 September 2025
14 September 2025 at 05:04 am - 15 September 2025 at 03:06 am

Ashtami Tithi in October 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Ahoi Ashtami)
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
13 October 2025 at 12:24 pm - 14 October 2025 at 11:10 am

Ashtami Tithi in November 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
11 November 2025 at 11:09 pm - 12 November 2025 at 10:58 pm

Ashtami Tithi in December 2025

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Friday, 12 December 2025
11 December 2025 at 01:57 pm - 12 December 2025 at 02:57 pm