Kalashtami 2025: Kalashtami fast and worship is done on the seventh date of Krishna Paksha of Ashada month. There is confusion about Kalashtami on Saptami Tithi that the fast should be observed on 18 or 19 June. According to the View Panchang, Kalashtami will be celebrated on 18 June itself. On this day, Abhijeet is not a Muhurta on Wednesday, and Rahukaal will be from 12:22 to 02:07 pm. On June 18, there is also the sum of monthly Krishna Janmashtami along with Kalashtami.
Kalashtami fast Muhurta
According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadh month will begin on June 18 at 11:56 am at 11:56 am. Kalashtami is worshiped in the evening, so the fast will be kept on 18 June. According to religious texts, on the day the Ashtami date is strong, fast should be observed on that day. According to the View Panchang, the Ashtami date should be prevalent at least one decrease after Pradosh.
Kalashtami is dedicated to Lord Kalabhairava. On this day, worship of Bhairav ji gives freedom from fear, hindrance, and enemy suffering. Chanting of Bhairav Chalisa, Bhairav Stotra, or ॐ Kalabhairavaya Namah Mantra gives auspicious results at night. Offer urad dal, black sesame, and sweets to Lord Kalabhairav. It is also auspicious to eat a black dog, because the dog is considered a vehicle of Kalabhairava.
Kalashtami fast mantra
The Vedas have a law to observe fast on Wednesday. You can observe Wednesday fast for happiness, peace, intelligence, prosperity, and health, which should start from Wednesday of Shukla Paksha. This fast is observed till 7, 11, or 21 Wednesday. Bathing early in the morning on the day of fasting and worship Lord Ganesha in Ganesh temple. Offer them green moong and durva. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah or ॐ Braan Bri Brain: Chant the Budhai Namah Mantra. The lesson of Bhagwat Purana is also auspicious. Offer pudding, gram flour laddus, or registry to Ganesh ji and be free or fruitful throughout the day.
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