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Kalashtami (Kalabhairava Ashtami, Masik Kalashtami, Monthly Kalashtami) vrata is observed on the eighth day of dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of every month as per Hindu calendar.
Kalashtami Vrat is dedicated to Kalabhairav (Mahakaal Bhairav), one of the aspects of Lord Shiva. It is mainly observed in Maharashtra and some other parts of North India.
Mahakaal Bhairav Jayanti (Kalabhairav Ashtami) is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in Margashirsha Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. It coincides with Kartik Month as per Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu and Kannada calendars.
Kalashtami Vrat 2022 dates
Tuesday, 25 January 2022 – Kalashtami in Magh Month
Wednesday, 23 February 2022 – Kalashtami in Falgun Month
Friday, 25 March 2022 – Kalashtami in Chaitra Month
Saturday, 23 April 2022 – Kalashtami in Vaishakh Month
Sunday, 22 May 2022 – Kalashtami in Jyeshta Month
Monday, 20 June 2022 – Kalashtami in Ashada Month
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 – Kalashtami in Shravan Month
Friday, 19 August 2022 – Kalashtami in Bhadrapada Month
Saturday, 17 September 2022 – Kalashtami in Ashwin Month
Monday, 17 October 2022 – Kalashtami in Kartik Month. (Karashtami)
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 – Kalashtami in Margashirsha Month. Kalabhairav Ashtami (Kalbhairav Jayanti).
Friday, 16 December 2022 – Kalashtami in Poush Month