Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Masik Kalashtami 2025: November 12 Fasting Day Details
Masik Kalashtami is a special day for people who worship Lord Kaal Bhairav, a powerful and fierce form of Lord Shiva.
It happens every month on the eighth day after the full moon.
In 2025, this day falls on November 12th.
Many people observe a fast on this day.
It's believed that Lord Shiva appeared as Bhairav on this day.
Lord Kaal Bhairav is seen as the 'God of time'.
He is also thought to protect his followers from bad things and harm.
Some traditions follow different moon calendars, but the celebration day is the same for everyone.
Masik Kalashtami is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
The festival occurs monthly on the eighth day of the waning moon phase.
In 2025, Masik Kalashtami will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 12.
The Ashtami Tithi begins on November 11 at 11:08 PM and ends on November 12 at 10:58 PM.
Lord Kaal Bhairav is worshipped as the 'God of time' and is believed to protect devotees from harm.
- Who
- Devotees of Lord Kaal Bhairav.
- What
- Observing Masik Kalashtami, a day dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, involving fasting and worship.
- When
- November 12, 2025 (Ashtami Tithi from Nov 11, 11:08 pm to Nov 12, 10:58 pm).
- Where
- Observed by devotees in accordance with their regional lunar calendars.
- Why
- To worship Lord Kaal Bhairav, a fierce avatar of Lord Shiva, who is believed to protect devotees from harm and bad influences.
Lunar Month Calendar Variations
Date Consistency
Calendar Differences
Lunar Month Calendar Variations
North Indian calendars (Purnima to Purnima) place Kalabhairav Jayanti in Margashirsha, while South Indian calendars (Amavasya to Amavasya) place it in Kartik.
Date Consistency
Despite calendar variations, both North and South Indian traditions observe Kalabhairav Jayanti on the same day.
- Festival Name
- Masik Kalashtami (also known as Kalabhairav Jayanti)
- Date in 2025
- November 12
- Ashtami Tithi Start
- November 11, 2025, 11:08 PM
- Ashtami Tithi End
- November 12, 2025, 10:58 PM
- Deity
- Lord Kaal Bhairav (fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva)
- Significance
- Worship of Lord Kaal Bhairav, the 'God of time', who safeguards devotees.
