Kalashtami2025: Kalashtami is also known as Kala Ashtami. Lord Bhairav is worshiped on this day. According to the Hindu calendar, Kalashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of every month. This time the fast of Kalashtami is being observed on 21st January i.e. today. According to religious beliefs, Lord Kalabhairava appeared on Ashtami Tithi. It is believed that worshiping on this day eliminates all kinds of negative energy spread in the house.
Kalashtami auspicious time (kalashtami 2025 auspicious time)
According to the Hindu calendar, Kalashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. Ashtami Tithi will start on 21st January i.e. today at 12:39 pm and will end on 22nd January i.e. tomorrow at 3:18 pm.
Worship method of Kalashtami fast (Kalashtami Pujan Vidhi)
On this day, Kaal Bhairav form of Lord Shiva is worshipped. On this day, after waking up early in the morning and taking bath, take a resolution to fast. After this go to Shiva or Bhairav temple and worship. Worship Lord Shiva, Parvati and Bhairav in the evening. Because Bhairav is considered the god of tantrikas, he is worshiped even at night. Be sure to include lamp, black sesame, urad and mustard oil in the worship of Kaal Bhairav. After completing the fast, feed sweet rotis to the black dog.
Importance of Kalashtami fast (Kalashtami Significance)
Kaal-Bhairav is a form of Lord Shiva, hence it is said that any devotee who worships Kaal Bhairav with true devotion and devotion on this day, Lord Shiva will remove all kinds of negative energy from the life of that person. Provide him with blessings of happiness and prosperity.
Do not do these things even by mistake on the day of Kalashtami (Kalashtami 2025 Dos and Donts)
, Alcohol should not be consumed at all on the day of Kalashtami. Also, one should stay away from non-vegetarian food.
, On this day, do not show arrogance, do not disrespect elders and do not abuse women.
, One should avoid using sharp objects on this day.
, No animal should be troubled on this day. By doing this Kaal Bhairav gets angry.
, Do not insult your parents and teachers.