Kalashtami June 2025: Kalashtami is a significant day dedicated to the worship of Lord Kaal Bhairav. It is observed on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) each month, resulting in twelve Kalashtami festivals annually. According to the Aditya Purana, this day is extremely auspicious as worshipping Lord Bhairav on this day is said to alleviate all pain and suffering from a person’s life. Devotees observe a fast and perform significant rituals with utmost devotion. This year, Masik Kalashtami in the Hindu month of Ashadha is being observed on 18th June 2025.
Read all the significant details regarding the date, time, significance and rituals for worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav below.
Kalashtami June 2025: Date And Time
- Kalashtami June 2025 Date: 18th June 2025, Wednesday
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: 01:34 PM, 18th June 2025
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: 11:55 AM, 19th June 2025
Kalashtami June 2025: Significance
The spiritual significance of Kalashtami is magnificently explained in the Aditya Purana which glorifies Lord Kaal Bhairav as the central divinity to be prayed to on this day. Regarded in the Hindu religion as the angry form of Lord Shiva, Kaal Bhairav is considered to be the divine personification of time. ‘Kaal’ signifying time and ‘Bhairav’ representing an angry form of Lord Shiva. Therefore, he is also known as the ‘God of Time’. For devotees of Lord Shiva, Kalashtami is a remarkable occasion and is celebrated with great sincerity. Devotees offer prayers to Lord Kaal Bhairav for protection against misfortune and negativity.
According to popular local legends, during a great argument among the Hindu Trimurti—Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, Lord Shiva got furious at Lord Brahma’s arrogance. At that time, he appeared in the form of Mahakaleshwar and cut off Brahma’s fifth head. It was from this act that the terrible aspect of Kaal Bhairav was born. Since then, devotees have been praying to Kaal Bhairav with piety and devotion.
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Devotees offer sincere worship to Lord Kaal Bhairav on the sacred occasion of Kalashtami. (Image Source: Canva)
Kalashtami June 2025: Rituals
On Kalashtami, devotees express their devotion with a strict fast and sincere prayers to Lord Kaal Bhairav. The day starts early with special pujas performed to please Baba Kaal Bhairav. Most of them even partake in spiritual rituals such as hearing about the tales of Mahakaleshwar, reciting the Kaal Bhairav Katha and chanting high-energy mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva. These purificatory rituals empower devotees to absorb divine energy and be protected from the stagnation energy of negativity. With the setting sun, it is an ideal time to visit the temples of Lord Kaal Bhairav or Lord Shiva to pray in a tranquil spiritual environment.
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Devotees additionally pay homage to their ancestors. They make offerings and perform rituals for the peace and well-being of their departed ancestors and invite them to bless them. It is highly rewarding to feed black dogs on this day. Preferably, milk, curds and sweets are offered to the black dogs who are considered as the vahan of lord Kaal Bhairav. These selfless acts of kindness are thought to accrue karmic merit and safeguard one from misfortune.
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