Do you worship Lord Kaal Bhairav? Then you must be aware of the power of Kalashtami day, which falls every month on Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. The day is considered the most auspicious for seeking the blessings of Lord Kaal Bhairav. Devotees perform various religious and spiritual activities on this sacred day to appease him. This month, Kalashtami is going to be observed on May 9, 2026.
When is Kalashtami May 2026?
- Ashtami Tithi Begins - May 9, 2026 - 02:02 PM
- Ashtami Tithi Ends - May 10, 2026 - 03:06 PM
Kalashtami in May 2026: Significance
Kalashtami holds great religious and spiritual significance as this day is dedicated to worship Lord Kaal Bhairav. On this auspicious day, devotees observe a fast from dawn to dusk and offer their sincere prayers to Lord Kaal Bhairav. According to Hindu scriptures, devotees who worship Lord Kaal Bhairav with immense devotion and deep faith are blessed with the fulfillment of their desired wishes. He is believed to remove all negative energies, fear, anxiety, and obstacles from the lives of devotees. He is the guardian of time, who protects devotees from untimely death.
Kalashtami in May 2026: Rituals
- Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
- Take a sankalp of observing the fast with devotion.
- Take a wooden plank and place an idol of Kaal Bhairav, then light a diya with mustard oil.
- Adorn the idol with orchid flowers. If you do not have the idol, you can place an idol of Lord Shiva, as he is the fiercest manifestation of Shiva, and offer meetha rot or poode as bhog prasad.
- Visiting a temple on the day of Kalashtami is considered meritorious.
- Chanting mantras is a powerful way to seek the blessings of Lord Kaal Bhairav.
Mantra
"Om Kalabhairavaya Namah"
