Kalashtami 2025: Is Kalashtami vrat on June 18 or 19? Know date, puja timings, Bhairav stuti & religious significance
The vrat starts on June 18 at 1:34 PM and ends on June 19 at 11:55 AM, with the main puja performed during the Pradosh period in the evening of June 18.
Kalashtami Vrat Date 2025: June 18 or 19?
According to the Hindu lunar calendar and Drik Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi begins on June 18 afternoon and ends on June 19 late morning. Since Kalashtami vrat is observed when Ashtami Tithi prevails during the night, the vrat is primarily observed on June 18, with rituals and fasting starting that day.
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Puja Timings and Muhurat for Kalashtami 2025
The auspicious time for Kalashtami puja falls during the Pradosh Kaal (evening period) on June 18. Key muhurats include:
Laabh (Profit) period: 5:37 PM to 7:21 PM
Shubh Choghadiya: 8:27 PM to 9:42 PM
Amrit Muhurat: 9:42 PM to 10:57 PM
The night puja during these timings is considered highly beneficial for worshiping Lord Bhairav.
Bhairav Stuti and Mantras to Chant on Kalashtami
Reciting Bhairav Stuti on Kalashtami is believed to remove fears, obstacles, and negative energies. Devotees chant powerful mantras dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav to seek his blessings for protection and success in life.
ॐ काल भैरवाय नमः
ॐ ह्रीं बटुकाय आपदुद्धारणाय कुरुकुरु बटुकाय ह्रीं
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहुवे नमः (राहु दोष शांति के लिए)
ॐ भैरवाय नमः
ॐ कालभैरवाय फट
Religious Significance of Kalashtami Vrat
Kalashtami is dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, the guardian deity of Kashi and a fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva. Observing this vrat with devotion is said to alleviate all kinds of sufferings, remove hidden enemies, and grant courage and prosperity. The vrat is also believed to help overcome past karmas and mental fears.
How to Observe Kalashtami Vrat: Rituals and Fasting Guidelines
Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and observe a strict fast from sunrise to the end of Ashtami Tithi. The vrat is broken after performing the evening puja and offering prayers to Lord Bhairav. The puja involves lighting lamps, offering flowers, and chanting Bhairav Stuti.
Kalashtami in Ashadha Month 2025
The Ashadha month Kalashtami in 2025 is considered especially auspicious due to the presence of Preeti and Ayushman yogas on this day, which enhance the spiritual benefits of the vrat and puja.
FAQs
Q. Is Kalashtami vrat on June 18 or 19 in 2025?
Answer: Kalashtami vrat in June 2025 is observed on June 18, as the Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi begins in the afternoon of June 18 and lasts until the morning of June 19.
Q. What are the best puja timings for Kalashtami 2025?
Answer: The most auspicious puja timings are during Pradosh Kaal in the evening of June 18, especially between 5:37 PM and 10:57 PM.
Q. What is the significance of Bhairav Stuti on Kalashtami?
Answer: Chanting Bhairav Stuti on Kalashtami helps remove fears, negative energies, and obstacles, bringing protection and blessings from Lord Kaal Bhairav.
Q. How should one observe the Kalashtami vrat?
Answer: Devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise to the end of Ashtami Tithi, perform evening puja with Bhairav Stuti, and break the fast after the rituals.
Q. What is the religious importance of Kalashtami in Ashadha month?
Answer: Ashadha Kalashtami is considered highly auspicious due to special yogas on this day, which enhance the spiritual benefits of worship and fasting dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav.
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