Kalashtami festival celebration
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Hinduism · Lord Bhairava

Kalashtami 2026

Masik Kalashtami November 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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DateSunday, 1 November 2026
Tithi Window2:51 PM → 1:10 PM
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Muhurat Time
1st Nov 07:17 pm - 2nd Nov 09:32 pm
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Tithi Timing
2:51 PM → 1:10 PM
Start → End
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Sunday
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Deity
Lord Bhairava
Worshipped form
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Religion
Hinduism
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Auspicious Timing

What is the shubh muhurat for Kalashtami 2026?

Sunday, 1 November 2026
Shubh Muhurat

The shubh muhurat for Kalashtami 2026 is 1st Nov 07:17 pm - 2nd Nov 09:32 pm. The tithi runs from 2:51 PM on Nov 1 to 1:10 PM on Nov 2.

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
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SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
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Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
1st Nov 07:17 pm - 2nd Nov 09:32 pm
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
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Tithi BeginsEnters · Nov 1
2:51 PM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
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Tithi EndsConclude observances
1:10 PM
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What does Kalashtami 2026 mean for your rashi?

The date and muhurat above are the same for everyone. How the day sits against your own chart is not. Pick your Moon sign (rashi) to see how this observance relates to it.

Not sure of your rashi? It is your Moon sign at birth — often different from the Sun sign used in Western horoscopes.

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 November 2026

Masik Kalashtami in November 2026 marks the monthly eighth day of the Krishna Paksha. It emphasizes discipline, devotion, and family harmony. The vrata honors Lord Vishnu and Krishna, and the sacred kalash as a symbol of abundance. Devotees seek protection, prosperity, and inner calm through prayers, clean thoughts, and a simple, mindful routine. 🕉️🙏🌕

Masik Kalashtami November 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Value
Tithi Kalashtami, Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Nakshatra Rohini
Sunrise 06:15 AM IST
Sunset 05:40 PM IST
Auspicious Timing Abhijit Muhurat 11:50 AM – 12:39 PM IST
Date November 2026 (date varies by region; check local panchang)

Traditions & Rituals of Masik Kalashtami November 2026

  • Wake up before dawn and take a purifying bath. Clean clothes and a calm mind set the tone for the vrat. 🛁
  • Set up a Kalash with pure water, mango leaves, a coconut, and Tulsi. Light a lamp beside it and offer prayers to Vishnu/Krishna. 🪔
  • Perform a short puja of the deity and Kalash, recite a small Vishnu or Krishna prayer, and offer bhog to the God and to the family. 🙏
  • Offer prasad to family members and neighbors after the puja. Share sweetness and kindness. 🍯

Remedies to Perform on Masik Kalashtami November 2026

  • Chant the Hare Krishna mantra for 7–11 minutes. This brings focus and divine blessings.
  • Donate a small amount of food or essentials to a temple or a needy family. This nurtures generosity and strengthens community bonds.
  • Light a ghee lamp in front of the Kalash and Tulsi plant. This fosters peace at home and wards off negativity.

Mantras & Chants on Masik Kalashtami November 2026

  • Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. This invocation calls Krishna’s protection and compassion. 🙏🕊️
  • Om Krishnaya Govindaya Vasudevaya Namaha. This chant deepens devotion and brings inner balance. 🕉️

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Masik Kalashtami November 2026

  • Follow a vrat according to health and family tradition; you may do a partial fast with fruits, milk, and water or a full-day vrat. 🥛🍎
  • Keep sattvic foods; avoid onion, garlic, meat, and excessive spices to maintain purity of mind and body. 🪴
  • Break the fast after the Kalashtami Puja with prasad and share it with family and friends. 🍚

Dos and Don’ts on Masik Kalashtami November 2026

Dos

  • Wake up early and cleanse body and space before the puja. ⏰
  • Offer a sincere Kalash Puja and Krishna prayers with a calm heart. 🕊️
  • Share prasad and donate to those in need on this day. 🤝

Don’ts

  • Don’t skip purification or skip the puja when you intend to observe Kalashtami. ❌
  • Don’t consume non-sattvic foods during the vrat. 🚫🥗
  • Don’t engage in anger, quarrels, or harmful talk while observing the day. 🚫🙏
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Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Lord Bhairavaayai Namah"

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

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