Harshvardhan Mishra
[2082 – 2083] Vikrama Samvata
Monthly Kalashtami Vrat & Kalabhairav Jayanti (New Delhi, India)
Masik Kalashtami is an important monthly vrat observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami and is especially dedicated to Kalabhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting, night vigil, and special puja to seek protection from fear, negativity, untimely death, and obstacles in life.
Below is the complete list of Masik Kalashtami Vrat dates for 2026, including Adhika Kalashtami and Kalabhairav Jayanti, with precise Ashtami timings as per the Hindu Panchang.
January 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: January 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Magha
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 08:23 AM, Jan 10
- Ends – 10:20 AM, Jan 11
February 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: February 9, 2026 (Monday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Phalguna
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 05:01 AM, Feb 09
- Ends – 07:27 AM, Feb 10
March 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: March 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Chaitra
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 01:54 AM, Mar 11
- Ends – 04:19 AM, Mar 12
April 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: April 10, 2026 (Friday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Vaishakha
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 09:19 PM, Apr 09
- Ends – 11:15 PM, Apr 10
May 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Jyeshtha
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 02:02 PM, May 09
- Ends – 03:06 PM, May 10
June 2026 – Adhika Kalashtami
Adhika Kalashtami
Date: June 8, 2026 (Monday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Jyeshtha (Adhika)
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 03:24 AM, Jun 08
- Ends – 03:23 AM, Jun 09
July 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: July 7, 2026 (Tuesday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Ashadha
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 01:24 PM, Jul 07
- Ends – 12:21 PM, Jul 08
August 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Shravana
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 08:42 PM, Aug 05
- Ends – 06:52 PM, Aug 06
September 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: September 4, 2026 (Friday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Bhadrapada
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 02:25 AM, Sep 04
- Ends – 12:13 AM, Sep 05
October 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: October 3, 2026 (Saturday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Ashwina
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 07:59 AM, Oct 03
- Ends – 05:51 AM, Oct 04
November 2026 – Masik Kalashtami
Kalashtami
Date: November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Kartika
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 02:51 PM, Nov 01
- Ends – 01:10 PM, Nov 02
December 2026 – Kalabhairav Jayanti & Kalashtami
Kalabhairav Jayanti
Date: December 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Margashirsha
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 12:11 AM, Dec 01
- Ends – 11:13 PM, Dec 01
Kalashtami
Date: December 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Tithi: Krishna Ashtami
Masa: Pausha
Ashtami Timing:
- Begins – 12:36 PM, Dec 30
- Ends – 12:32 PM, Dec 31
Importance of Masik Kalashtami Vrat
- Dedicated to Lord Kalabhairav, the guardian deity of Kashi
- Removes fear, negative energies, and karmic obstacles
- Especially powerful for protection, discipline, and spiritual strength
- Kalabhairav Jayanti is considered the most significant Kalashtami of the year
Important Notes
- All timings are in local time of New Delhi, India
- Panchang day begins and ends with sunrise, not midnight
- Times past midnight are shown with the next day date
- Fasting may be Nirjala or Phalahar as per devotion and capacity
