Kalabhairavashtami (Kalabhairav Ahstami)

Kalabhairavashtami, also spelt as Kalabhairav Ashtami, is observed on the eight day in the month of Margashirsha as per North Indian calendar (Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami) and on Margashira Shukla Ashtami as per the traditional Panchangam of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat. In 2022, Kalabhairav Astami date is November 16. This day is also considered […]

Kalashtami 2012, Monthly Kalashtami Vrata 2012 dates

Kalashtami (Kalabhairavashtami) is an auspicious vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the Ashtami after the Purnima in Hindu calendar i.e. Krishna Paksha Astami. Pitru Tharpan and Pinda daan (special rituals to dead ancestors) are also performed to please the dead souls. Kalashtami vrat is observed mainly in Maharashtra and some other western parts of […]