Step-by-step pooja procedure to perform rituals correctly and get maximum spiritual benefits.
Complete list of required pooja items and samagri for performing the festival rituals.
Auspicious timings and shubh muhurat to perform pooja for best results.
Sacred mantras and aarti to chant during pooja for positive energy.
Masik Kalashtami is a meaningful monthly observance that centers on Kalash worship and the energy of the home altar. It is believed to purify spaces, invite divine protection, and align family life with the lunar rhythm. The day reinforces devotion, discipline, and gratitude, helping households cultivate peace, shared blessings, and spiritual progress throughout January 2026. 🙏🪔🌙
| Tithi | Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Masik Kalashtami) — the monthly eighth day in Krishna Paksha, observed with Kalash Puja and prayer. |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini (note: Nakshatra can vary by locality and panchang; consult your temple or Panchang) |
| Sunrise | 07:05 AM (local times vary by location; adjust with your local sunrise) |
| Sunset | 05:40 PM (local times vary by location; adjust with your local sunset) |
| Auspicious Timing | Auspicious puja hours depend on the local Panchang; typically during daylight after sunrise and before sunset |
| Date | January 2026 (exact date varies by region and calendar — check your local temple or Panchang) |
Masik Kalashtami is a monthly vrata dedicated to Goddess Kali, celebrated in Shakta and folk traditions to seek protection and blessing for the household. Its legend ties Kali’s fierce victory over demons to the deva-subduing power of Shakti, with scriptural references in texts such as the Kalika Purana and regional lore. The observance falls on the Ashtami (eighth day) of Krishna Paksha in many lunar months, including January, and is believed to invoke divine safeguards for the family.
Observances typically include fasting (full or partial), offering a kalash with water, coconut, flowers and betel leaves, lighting lamps, and chanting Vishnu/Krishna mantras with bhajans, followed by prasad.
Masik Kalashtami is usually on Krishna Paksha Ashtami, but regional calendars can shift the date if the tithi ends late or a nakshatra influence occurs; muhurat times also vary by region.
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