Kalashtami February 2026: Date, time, puja rituals, significance

Kalashtami, dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, is observed on February 9, 2026. Devotees fast from dawn to dusk and visit temples to appease the ferocious form of Lord Shiva, seeking protection from negative energies. Rituals include early baths, cleaning puja areas, lighting diyas, and offering prayers and prasad.

Kalashtami February 2026: Date, time, puja rituals, significance
Kalashtami, dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, is observed on February 9, 2026. Devotees fast from dawn to dusk and visit temples to appease the ferocious form of Lord Shiva, seeking protection from negative energies. Rituals include early baths, cleaning puja areas, lighting diyas, and offering prayers and prasad.