Kala Ashtami, Kalashtami January 2016 Date, Kalashtami Vrata Date, Kalastami Fast, Kalashtami Calender, Masik Kalashtami day, Monthly Kalastami Date
Kalashtami or Kala Bhairava Asthami is observed on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha in each lunar month. This fast is dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava. Kala Bhairava is the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. This month kalashtami falls on Saturday, 02nd January 2016.
Devotees observe fast on this day. Kalastami is considered as the ideal day to propitiate Kala Bhairava. Pinda daan and Pitru tarpan rituals can be performed on this day. Feeding dogs also considered auspicious on this day. Kala Bhairava Jayanti is celebrated on kalastami day of the Margasira month.
Also See Kalastami Vrat Vidhi.