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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 2025 dates
January 22, 2025 (Wednesday) – Kalashtami,
Magha Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 21 January 2025
Timing: 12:39:52 PM
End: 22 January 2025
Timing: 03:18:14 PM
February 20, 2025 (Thursday) – Kalashtami,
Phalguna Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begins: 20 February 2025
Timing: 09:58:28 AM
Ends: 21 February 2025
Timing: 11:57:54 AM
March 22, 2025 (Saturday) – Kalashtami,
Chaitra Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begins: 22 March 2025
Timing: 04:24:14 AM
Ends: 23 March 2025
Timing: 05:23:49 AM
April 21, 2025 (Monday) – Kalashtami,
Vaishakha Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 20 April 2025
Timing: 07:01:13 PM
End: 21 April 2025
Timing: 06:59:05 PM
May 20, 2025 (Tuesday) – Kalashtami,
Jyeshtha Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 20 May 2025
Timing: 05:52:13 AM
End: 21 May 2025
Timing: 04:55:49 AM
June 19, 2025 (Thursday) – Kalashtami
Ashadha Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 18/ June 2025
Timing: 01:35:07 PM
End: 19 June 2025
Timing: 11:55:50 AM
July 18, 2025 (Friday) – Kalashtami
Shravana Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 17 July 2025
Timing: 07:09:20 PM
End: 18 July 2025
Timing: 05:02:01 PM
August 16, 2025 (Saturday) – Kalashtami,
Bhadrapada Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 15 August 2025
Timing: 11:49:56 PM
End: 16 August 2025
Timing: 09:34:42 PM
September 14, 2025 (Sunday) – Kalashtami,
Ashwina Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 14 September 2025
Timing: 05:04:32 AM
End: 15 September 2025
Timing: 03:06:15 AM
October 14, 2025 (Tuesday) – Kalashtami,
Kartika Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 13 October 2025
Timing: 12:24:37 PM
End: 14 October 2025
Timing: 11:09:50 AM
November 12, 2025 (Wednesday) – Kalabhairav Jayanti, Kalashtami,
Margashirsha Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begin: 11 November 2025
Timing: 11:09:06 PM
End: 12 November 2025
Timing: 10:58:40 PM
December 12, 2025 (Friday) – Kalashtami,
Pausha Maas, Krishna Ashtami
Begins: 11 December 2025
Timings: 01:57:19 PM
Ends: 12 December 2025
Timings: 02:57:01 PM