Kalashtami dates 2026 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 2026 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. Please note that depending on tithi time, the day can be a day earlier to Ashtami tithi marked on calendar.
Kalashtami 2026 date
January 10, 2026
February 8
March 11
April 10
May 9
February 8
March 11
April 10
May 9
June 8, 2026
July 7
August 5
September 4
October 3
November 1
December 1, 2026 – Kalashtami Kalbhairav Jayanti, or Mahakaal Bhairav Ashtami
July 7
August 5
September 4
October 3
November 1
December 1, 2026 – Kalashtami Kalbhairav Jayanti, or Mahakaal Bhairav Ashtami
December 30, 2026
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