Kalashtami (or Kala Ashtami) is an auspicious day that falls on the 8th day of the waning phase· of the moon, that is, on Krishna Paksha. Lord Kaal Bhairav, who is a fierce· manifestation of Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day. Since Kalashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi every month, there is a total· of 12 Kalashtami in a year . Kalashtami which falls in the month of Margashirsha is the most significant· of all and is celebrated as Kalabhairav Jayanti. Kalashtami, when observed on a Sunday or Tuesday, has a special significance. are dedicated to Lord Bhairav. Devotees who want· to know· more about Kalashtami 2022 like pooja vidhi, vrat katha, etc. can find· the same in this article·.
Date & Time of Kalashtami Vrat 2022
The table· below presents the date·, day and time· of Kala Ashtami vrat that falls in different months in the year 2022.
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Month Kala Ashtami Date & Time Day
January Magha Kala Ashtami 25 January 2022
Start time- 07:48 AM, Jan 25
End time- 06:25 AM, Jan 26 Tuesday
February Phalguna Kala Ashtami 23 February 2022
Start time- 04:56 PM, Feb 23
End time- 03:03 PM, Feb 24 Wednesday
March Chaitra Kala Ashtami 25 March 2022
Start time- 12:09 AM, Mar 25
End time- 10:04 PM, Mar 25 Friday
April Vaishakha Kala Ashtami 23 April 2022
Start time- 06:27 AM, Apr 23
End time- 04:29 AM, Apr 24 Saturday
May Jyeshtha Kala Ashtami 22 May 2022
Start time- 12:59 PM, May 22
End time- 11:34 AM, May 23 Sunday
June Ashadha Kala Ashtami 20 June 2022
Start time- 09:01 PM, Jun 20
End time- 08:30 PM, Jun 21 Monday
July Shravana Kala Ashtami 20 July 2022
Start time- 07:35 AM, Jul 20
End time- 08:11 AM, Jul 21 Wednesday
August Bhadrapada Kala Ashtami 19 August 2022
Start time- 09: 20 PM, Aug· 18
End time- 10: 59 PM, Aug· 19 Friday
September Ashwin Kala Ashtami 17 September 2022
Start time- 02:14 PM, Sep 17
End time- 04:32 PM, Sep 18 Saturday
October Kartika Kala Ashtami 17 October 2022
Start time- 09:29 AM, Oct 17
End time- 11:57 AM, Oct 18 Monday
November Margashirsha Kala Ashtami 16 November 2022
Start time- 05:49 AM, Nov 16
End time- 07:57 AM, Nov 17 Wednesday
December Paush Kala Ashtami 16 December 2022
Start time- 01:39 AM, Dec 16
End time- 03:02 AM, Dec 17 Friday
Kalabhairav Jayanti 2022
Kalashtami which falls in Margashirsha month (normally November month as per the Gregorian calendar) is celebrated as Kalabhairav Jayanti, as it is believed that Lord Kaal Bhairav was born on this day. As such, this day is celebrated with utmost devotion· by devotees all over the country·. Kalabhairav Jayanti is also called Bhairav Ashtami.
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According to the Hindu legends, there was an argument· going on in between Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Brahma made a remark· during the argument· which enraged Lord Shiva and He took the form· of Mahakaleshwar. He stood up immediately and chopped Brahma’s fifth head off. From that day onwards·, Lord Shiva was· worshipped as ‘Kaal Bhairav’. Devotees who observe· a fast on Kalashtami recite· this story· as Kala Ashtami vrat Katha.
Significance of Kala Ashtami 2022
Lord Kaal Bhairav, who is a manifestation of Lord Shiva, is worshipped on Kalashtami. Devotees believe· that by worshipping Kaal Bhairav all the sins of past· and present life· can be· washed away. It is also said that by worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav on the day of Kala Ashtami can remove· all the pain·, suffering, pain· and negativity from one’s life. With this belief in their hearts, Kalashtami is celebrated with full· enthusiasm· by the devotees.
Kalashtmi Vrat 2022 Kaise Kare?
Kalashtami fasting should be· observed on the day when Ashtami Tithi prevails during the night. As such, sometimes Kalashtami fasting is observed on Saptami tithi. On the day of Kalashtami, devotees should get· up early in the morning and bathe. Prayers, sweets, and fruits should then be offered to Kaal Bhairav and His blessing is to be sought. The devotees do not eat that day and chant· mantras to appease Lord Shiva. Many people· visit· the Kaal Bhairav temple in the evening and offer prayers to Mahakaleshwar. Feeding black· dogs on the day of Kalashtami is also a famous· tradition· as a black· dog· is considered the vehicle or vahana of Lord Bhairav . Fasting is held on the day after Kalashtami. People believe· that those who observe· a fast on kalashtami are especially blessed by Kaal Bhairav and he fills their homes with prosperity and happiness·. On Kalashtami, some people· perform· rituals to pay· homage· to dead· ancestors during the morning.