Kalashtami dates 2025 based on Hindu Panchang and Calendar. Kalashtami, also known as Kala Bhairava Ashtami, is observed on the eighth day after full moon or purnima in traditional Hindu lunar calendar. Kalashtami is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Below are the Kalashtami 2025 dates.
It is his Kal Bhairava form that is worshipped on the day. The most important Kalbhairav Jayanti, or Mahakaal Bhairav Ashtami, is observed in Margashirsha month (November - December) in traditional Hindu calendar – the day Kala Bhairav appeared on earth. Staunch Shiva devotees observe special prayers and rituals on all Kalashtamis in a year.
It is his Kal Bhairava form that is worshipped on the day. The most important Kalbhairav Jayanti, or Mahakaal Bhairav Ashtami, is observed in Margashirsha month (November - December) in traditional Hindu calendar – the day Kala Bhairav appeared on earth. Staunch Shiva devotees observe special prayers and rituals on all Kalashtamis in a year.
Please note that in some regions Kalashtami might start a day early or in some regions overlap into the next day.
Kalashtami 2025 date
January 21, 2025
February 20
March 22
April 21
May 20
February 20
March 22
April 21
May 20
June 18
July 17
August 16
September 14
October 13
November 12 – Kalashtami Kalbhairav Jayanti, or Mahakaal Bhairav Ashtami
December 11, 2025
July 17
August 16
September 14
October 13
November 12 – Kalashtami Kalbhairav Jayanti, or Mahakaal Bhairav Ashtami
December 11, 2025
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