Kalashtami May 2026: Date, timings, puja rituals and significance
TOI Religion / May 08, 2026, 12:45 (IST)
Kalashtami, dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, will be observed on May 9, 2026. Devotees will fast from dawn to dusk, worshiping Kaal Bhairav to fulfill wishes and remove negative energies. Rituals include holy baths, sankalp, lighting diyas, and chanting mantras to appease the deity.