Kala Ashtami, Kalashtami April 2013 Date, Kalashtami Vrata Date, Kalastami Fast, Kalashtami Calender, Masik Kalashtami day, Monthly Kalastami Date
According to Hindu lunar calender, every month Masik Kalashtami is observed on eighth day of Krisha Paksha. This Vrat is dedicated to Lord Bhairava. This god is a destructive form of God Shiva and his vahana (vehicle) is black dog. This month Masa Kala Ashtami is coming on Wednesday, 03rd April 2013.
On Kalashtami day, Lord Kaala Bhairava is worshiped in all temples. Devotees observe fast and chant kalabhairava Ashtakam on this day. Pitru Tharpan and Pinda Daan are the main ancestor rituals performed on this day.
Also See Kalastami Vrat Vidhi.