March 2026 Kalashtami Vrat: In Sanatan Dharma, Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of every month is considered very special. This date has been dedicated to Kaal Bhairav Dev, the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Kalashtami is celebrated on this auspicious date. On the day of Kalashtami, special worship and devotion of Kaal Bhairav Dev is done. Besides, a fast is also observed on this day. There is a religious belief that by fasting on Kalashtami and worshiping Kaal Bhairav Dev Ji, even the biggest troubles can be averted.
Due to the effect of Kalashtami fast, no obstacle of any kind comes in life. Life remains happy. People who do Tantra Sadhana do hard worship of Kaal Bhairav Dev on the day of Kalashtami. Pleased with the hard devotion, Kaal Bhairav Dev gives the desired boon to the seeker. In such a situation, let us know when Kalashtami fast will be observed in the month of March? Also know its date, auspicious time and method of worship.
March Kalashtami fast date and auspicious time (March 2026 Kalashtami Vrat Date And Subh Muhurat)
Kalashtami of Chaitra month will fall in the month of March. According to the Vedic calendar, the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month will begin at 01:54 am on March 11. This date will end on March 12 at 04:19 am. Kaal Bhairav Dev is worshiped during Nisha period on Kalashtami. Therefore, Kalashtami will be celebrated on March 11 and its fast will be observed.
Kalashtami Puja Vidhi
- On the day of Kalashtami, take bath first thing in the morning and wear clean clothes.
- After this, light a lamp at the place of worship or go to the temple of Kaal Bhairav.
- Offer incense, lamp, flowers and fruits to Lord Kaal Bhairav.
- Meditate on Lord Kaal Bhairav.
- Chant the mantra Om Kaal Bhairavaya Namah. Keep fast on this day.
- Do not keep the idol or picture of Kaal Bhairav in the house.
- Worship only by going to the temple.
- Make sure to feed the black dog on this day.
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