Significance of Masik Kalashtami February 2026

Masik Kalashtami is a monthly observance honored by many Hindu households. It connects devotees with the sacred Kalash symbolism, purity, and inner discipline. The day highlights gratitude, compassion, and spiritual focus. 🪔🙏✨

Masik Kalashtami February 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title	Corresponding values
Tithi	Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Nakshatra	Rohini
Sunrise	07:05 AM IST
Sunset	06:15 PM IST
Auspicious Timing	11:30 AM – 01:00 PM
Date	February 2026 (date may vary regionally)

Traditions & Rituals of Masik Kalashtami February 2026

• Wake up early, purify body, and wear clean, fresh clothes. 🕊️
• Perform a simple Kalash Puja: keep a decorated Kalash with water, mango leaves, and a coconut; offer a small aarti and flowers. 🪔🌺
• Offer a modest naivedya (fruits, milk, or light prasad) to the Kalash and deities. 🙏
• Recite short prayers or bhajans and listen to a brief read from a family prayer book. 🎶

Remedies to Perform on Masik Kalashtami February 2026

• Action: Light a ghee lamp before the Kalash and chant Om Namo Narayanaya.
  Benefit: Calms the mind and invites protection and harmony at home.
• Action: Offer a handful of bhog to a Tulsi plant and tend it with care.
  Benefit: Fosters devotion and brings steady positive energy into the space.
• Action: Donate a small amount to the temple or a Brahmin in need.
  Benefit: Encourages generosity and removes fear or negativity from the family.

Mantras & Chants on Masik Kalashtami February 2026

• Mantra 1: Om Kalash Devi Namaha
  Significance: Invokes the protective energy of the Kalash goddess for prosperity and purity.
• Mantra 2: Om Kalasha Swaha
  Significance: Offers reverence to the sacred Kalash and invites auspicious energy into the home.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Masik Kalashtami February 2026

• Rule: Many devotees fast until sunset or follow a light vrat with fruits and milk. 🥛🍎
• Rule: Eat satvik foods such as fruits, dairy, nuts, and boiled vegetables. Avoid heavy or fried items.
• Rule: If you observe a strict fast, stay hydrated with water and herbal tea; consult a priest or elder for personal guidelines. 💧🫖

Dos and Don’ts on Masik Kalashtami February 2026

• Do: Take early bath and wear clean clothes before puja. 🕊️
• Do: Perform Kalash Puja with a calm mind and simple offerings. 🙏
• Do: Sing bhajans or read a small prayer to maintain focus and devotion. 🎶
• Don’t: Do not start puja in a cluttered or dirty space. 🧹
• Don’t: Do not skip the afternoon arati if you have promised to perform it. 🕯️
• Don’t: Do not engage in loud quarrels or disruptive activity during the vrat day. 🗣️🚫