Kalashtami 2026: Full Dates, Vrat Katha And Its Significance

The Masik Kalashtami or Kaal Bhairava Jayanti is an auspicious day in the Aditya Purana. On this day, we worship Lord Bhairava, the other form of Lord Shiva. Let us unfold the divine meaning, importance, and interesting facts about Kalashtami 2026!

Kalashtami 2026 Date List

What is Kalashtami?

Masik Kalashtami is celebrated every month during the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. People who keep fast on this day worship Lord Bhairav and seek his blessings. People perform puja and visit temples to remove the complications and hurdles from their lives. 

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Masik Kalashtami: Story and Significance

As we understood, what Masik Kalashtami is. Now, let’s continue to learn about its story and significance, which will help us learn more about Kalashtami. 

1. Masik Kalashtami Vrat Story

Kal Bhairav is a form of Lord Shiva. Once, there was a day when Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu had a heated argument about who was the greatest among the people. At that very moment, a fire Linga appeared in front of them. 

Both the Gods were trying to see the end of the Linga, and suddenly, Lord Brahma said he could see it, and Lord Vishnu accepted his defeat. At that moment, Lord Shiva appeared before them and asked Lord Brahma not to lie. 

Lord Brahma was upset but didn’t realise what he had done. He then insulted Lord Shiva. This upset Lord Shiva, who couldn’t resist creating Kaal Bhairav to punish Lord Brahma. Lord Kaal Bhairav cut the fifth head of Lord Brahma, which made Lord Brahma realise his mistakes about lying.

Lord Brahma then asked for forgiveness from Lord Shiva, and Bholenath forgave him and left. Afterwards, Lord Brahma also asked Lord Vishnu for forgiveness, and both of them resolved their fight. It helped them gain knowledge and left their pride and ego.

2. Kalashtami 2026 Significance 

By learning the story, we learned what Kalashtami vrat is all about. Now, we will understand why it is important. Let us ask you, what will be the importance of this day according to you?

The Kaal Bhairav is known as the ‘God of Time’. On this day, people manifest growth and power in their lives and put aside their egos and pride, making the devotees’ journey to Moksha easy.

Keeping a fast on this day removes challenges from life. It also removes unhappiness and misery and gives people a chance to do good Karma and receive good blessings.

Masik Kalashtami 2026: Rituals and Remedies

Let’s proceed with the rituals and remedies of the Kalasthami to learn what we can do to make Lord Bhairav happy.

1. Masik Kalashtami: Ritual

• Get up early in the morning and take a shower before the sun rises. 
• Clean the puja area in your home and light a diya.
• Worship Lord Bhairav and seek his blessings and forgiveness for past sins. 
• Keep a fast on this day and recite Kalashtami vrat Katha.
• Recite Kaal Bhairav mantras and Lord Shiva’s mantras.
• Offer mustard oil and sesame seeds to Kaal Bhairava.
• Incense sticks can also be offered in this puja.
• Prasad should be distributed to the devotees after the puja.

2. Masik Kalashtami: Remedies

• Chant Kaal Bhairav Mantra and Lord Shiva Mantra. 
• Give Red flowers, Ghee Diya, Honey, and unbroken coconut to Lord Bhairav to make him happy. 
• A garland of lemons can be made to weaken the power of your enemies
• Sesame seeds can remove mental problems.
• If you chant the name of Kaal Bhairava 21 times on this day, you can achieve success in your life, and obstacles will be removed.
• On this day, make buckwheat flour (कुट्टू का आटा) pakoda and papad and distribute it among the needy on the next day. 

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Masik Kalashtami 2026: Do’s and Don’ts

So, we have reached the end and learned most of the information. Now, we will learn the most important things to do and not do to get the most out of the day. 

1. Masik Kalashtami: Do’s

• It is compulsory to wake up early in the morning and take a bath before starting the puja rituals.
• Donate food, clothes, and money on this day. 
• Feed Black dogs with milk, curd, and sweets (the black dog is considered the vehicle of Kaal Bhairav).
• Respect everyone on this day.
• Do not harm any dog on kaal Bhairava Jayanti.
• Worship Kaal Bhairava along with Maa Parvati.

2. Masik Kalashtami: Don’ts

• Don’t eat non-vegetarian food.
• Do not consume grains or salt.
• Also, it is better to avoid alcohol on this day.
• Do not disrespect your family members or any elder.
• Don’t sleep during the day.
• Don’t hurt any animals.
• Don’t offer the Kataki flower to Kaal Bhairav. 

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