When is Kalashtami July 2026? Check date, timings and significance
Hindus will observe Kalashtami on July 7-8, 2026, honoring Lord Kaal Bhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva. This auspicious day involves fasting and prayers to overcome challenges and ward off negativity. Devotees seek blessings for health and protection through specific rituals, including chanting mantras and offering mustard oil and black sesame seeds. The day concludes with breaking fasts with sattvik foods.
Hindus will observe Kalashtami on July 7-8, 2026, honoring Lord Kaal Bhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva. This auspicious day involves fasting and prayers to overcome challenges and ward off negativity. Devotees seek blessings for health and protection through specific rituals, including chanting mantras and offering mustard oil and black sesame seeds. The day concludes with breaking fasts with sattvik foods.
