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In Hindu religion, every fast and festival has its own special significance, but when two auspicious dates fall on the same day, then its virtue increases manifold. One such amazing coincidence is going to happen at the end of this year. Monthly Krishna Janmashtami will also be celebrated on the same day as monthly Kalashtami of Paush month.
this special day 11 December 2025, Thursday Is to. The fast of Kalashtami is dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, while the monthly Janmashtami is considered best for the worship of Lord Krishna. This is such a rare occasion when devotees can get the blessings of both Kaal Bhairav and Lord Krishna simultaneously with the same fast and worship.
Auspicious time of Kalashtami
According to the Panchang, the timing of Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Paush month is as follows:
- Ashtami Tithi starts: From 01:57 pm on Thursday, 11 December 2025.
- Ashtami Tithi ends: Till 02:56 pm on Friday, December 12, 2025.
urgent matter: Since the ritual of worshiping Kaal Bhairav takes place at night or Pradosh Kaal (evening time), hence fasting and worship Do it on Thursday, 11th December only It is according to the scriptures and most fruitful.
Perform puja with this simple method (Kalashtami fast puja method)
- Wake up in the morning during Brahma Muhurta and clean the house thoroughly.
- Wear clean clothes after bathing.
- Sanctify the house of worship or temple by sprinkling Ganga water.
- Spread a red cloth on a clean platform and install the idol or picture of Lord Kaal Bhairav and Lord Shiva on it.
- First of all, apply white sandalwood tilak to Lord Kaal Bhairav and worship him duly with flowers, incense and lamp.
- Light a ghee lamp and chant the mantras of Kaal Bhairav (“Om Kaalbhairavaya Namah”).
- After the puja, offer sweets and fruits.
- At the end, with folded hands, ask God for forgiveness for your knowingly or unknowingly committing mistakes.
- After performing Aarti, take a pledge to keep fast for the whole day.
Why is this fast so important? (religious importance)
It is believed that Lord Kaal Bhairav is immediately pleased by the worship done with full devotion and faith on the day of Kalashtami. By His grace, all kinds of fears, troubles, superficial obstacles and negative energy are removed from the life of the devotee forever. This fast removes obstacles in life and brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune. It is said that whoever worships Kaal Bhairav, he gets victory over his enemies and opponents and his self-confidence increases.
This time the importance of this day has increased even more due to the coincidence of monthly Krishna Janmashtami.
