Masik Kalashtami 2025: Everything You Need To Know About Date, Time, Muhurat & Significance

**Kalashtami: A Hindu Festival Dedicated to Lord Bhairav**

Kalashtami is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Bhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva. This important observance takes place every month on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the waning moon phase (Krishna Paksha). According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Masik Kalashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the descending moon during each lunar month.

### About Kalashtami 2025

Kalashtami Jayanti is also known as Kala Ashtami or Kaal Bhairav Ashtami. Lord Kaal Bhairav is a revered deity known for his protective and powerful nature, often associated with dispelling negativity and evil forces. It is believed that those who worship Lord Kaal Bhairav on this day and observe a fast receive his blessings and protection from evil.

The most significant Kalashtami, known as Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, falls in the Margashirsha month according to the North Indian lunar calendar. Devotees believe that Lord Shiva appeared in the form of Bhairav on this very day.

### Kalashtami Date and Time 2025

According to the Drik Panchang, Kala Ashtami will be observed on **Friday, October 10, 2025**.

### Puja Vidhi (Worship Procedure)

On this auspicious day, devotees should:

– Wake up early and take a bath before sunrise.
– Clean their home with Gangajal (holy water) and wear neat, clean clothes.
– Visit Lord Kaal Bhairav’s temple to seek blessings.

If visiting the temple is not possible, devotees can perform the worship at home by following these steps:

1. Prepare a clean asan (seat) and cover it with a cloth.
2. Place the idol of Lord Kaal Bhairav on the asan.
3. Offer flowers and bhog, which may include kheer, fruits, and dry fruits.
4. Recite the Lord Bhairava mantra.
5. Conclude the puja by lighting a lamp.

By observing these rituals with devotion, devotees honor Lord Bhairav and seek his divine protection and blessings on Kalashtami.
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