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Kalashtami 2026

Masik Kalashtami April 2026 : Date with exact timings, Pooja vidhi steps, Mantras, Spiritual significance, Fasting guide, and Benefits. Complete Festival guide as per Hindu Panchang. Check Date, Time, Panchang details, Pooja vidhi and Spiritual significance.

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DateFriday, 10 April 2026
Tithi Window9:19 PM → 11:16 PM
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Muhurat Time
9:19 PM (Apr 09 - 11:15 PM Apr 10
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Tithi Timing
9:19 PM → 11:16 PM
Start → End
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Day
Friday
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Deity
Lord Bhairava
Worshipped form
Religion
Hinduism
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Auspicious Timing

What is the shubh muhurat for Kalashtami 2026?

Friday, 10 April 2026
Shubh Muhurat

The shubh muhurat for Kalashtami 2026 is 9:19 PM (Apr 09 - 11:15 PM Apr 10. The tithi runs from 9:19 PM on Apr 9 to 11:16 PM on Apr 10.

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
9:19 PM (Apr 09 - 11:15 PM Apr 10
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
Tithi BeginsEnters · Apr 9
9:19 PM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
Tithi EndsConclude observances
11:16 PM
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What does Kalashtami 2026 mean for your rashi?

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The Festival

What is Kalashtami 2026?

Dedicated to Lord Bhairava, observed on the eighth day of the dark half of every lunar month.

Significance of Masik Kalashtami April 2026

Masik Kalashtami is observed monthly to honor Kalashtami energy and seek spiritual balance. Devotees fast, perform puja, and offer prayers to Goddess Kalashtami or Lakshmi. The day reinforces discipline, gratitude, and compassion in daily life. It is believed to bring calm, clearer thoughts, and protection from negative forces. 🙏✨ It connects family, faith, and daily work in a gentle cycle of devotion and service.

Masik Kalashtami April 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Value
Tithi Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Masik Kalashtami)
Nakshatra Rohini
Sunrise 06:05 AM (local)
Sunset 06:40 PM (local)
Auspicious Timing Pratah Kala 06:20–08:00; Abhijit Muhurat 11:50–12:30
Date Date varies by region; please verify local Panchang for April 2026

Traditions & Rituals of Masik Kalashtami April 2026

  • Cleanse the home and consecrate a Kalash with mango leaves and coconut; this invites divine presence into the space.
  • Offer a small puja to the family deity; light a diya and chant simple mantras to invite peace.
  • Perform a vrata (fast) or eat only satvik foods; maintain purity of thought and body during the day.
  • Pour water from a sacred vessel onto the Kalash and place flowers, symbolizing nourishment and life.
  • Share prasad with family and neighbors; generosity strengthens virtue and community bonds.

Remedies to Perform on Masik Kalashtami April 2026

  • Action: Light a ghee lamp before a Kalash and chant a prosperity mantra;
    Benefit: Invites abundance and clears financial worries.
  • Action: Offer white flowers and fresh coconut on the Puja altar;
    Benefit: Promotes purity of intention and inner harmony.
  • Action: Donate a small amount or food to the needy after puja;
    Benefit: Cultivates generosity and attracts grace.

Mantras & Chants on Masik Kalashtami April 2026

Mantra 1

Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha.

Significance: Invokes Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings.

Mantra 2

Om Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Namaha.

Significance: Draws grace from Lakshmi and nourishes abundance in daily life.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Masik Kalashtami April 2026

  • Begin at sunrise with a purifier bath and wearing clean, modest clothes; keep the mind calm.
  • Choose satvik foods—milk, fruits, nuts, yogurt, and cooked vegetables; avoid meat and strong spices.
  • If a full fast is difficult, opt for a light vrata with fruits and dairy; stay hydrated with water or herbal tea.

Dos and Don’ts on Masik Kalashtami April 2026

Do’s

  • Observe the vrat with sincerity and a clean space for prayer.
  • Offer humble prayers to the goddess and share prasad with family.
  • Maintain cleanliness and wear fresh clothes during puja.

Don’ts

  • Do not consume non-satvik foods like onion and garlic on the vrat day.
  • Do not skip the puja or daily prayers if you have chosen to observe Kalashtami.
  • Do not neglect clean hands, utensils, or the sacred Kalash setup.
Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Lord Bhairavaayai Namah"

Invokes the protective grace of Lord Bhairava and clarity of mind.

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