Kalashtami June 2026: When is Adhik Kalashtami in June? Check date, time and significance

Kalashtami is dedicated to worship Lord Kaal Bhairav. On this auspicious day, devotees worship him with devotion and purity. They offer their sincere prayers to seek his blessings. Kalashtami falls once a month on Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. This month, Kalashtami is going to take place on June 8, 2026. As this will fall during Adhik Maas so it will be known as Adhik Kalashtami. Let's check out the date and other importance details about this sacred day:

Kalashtami June 2026: Date and Time

Ashtami Tithi Begins - 03:24 AM, Jun 08
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 03:23 AM, Jun 09

Kalashtami June 2026: Significanc

Kalashtami holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. The day is purely dedicated to worship Lord Kaal Bhairav. On this specific day, devotees offer their sincere prayers to the Lord and seek his blessings. He is known to be the remover of all five bad elements such as attachment, lust, anger, greed and pride. He removes these elements to make you a better human being and he rides on a dog. The devotees who worship him with devotion, get rid of evil eye, evil spirits, negative energy and black magic. If you are also facing such problems then you must worship him by lighting a mustard oil diya and by presenting other offerings.

Kalashtami June 2026: Puja Rituals

Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before starting puja rituals. You can observe fast from dawn to dusk and offer your sincere prayers to Lord Kaal Bhairav. As he is the manifestation of Lord Shiva so you can also worship Lord Shiav by performing abhishekam to the shivalingam. You should also visit Kaal Bhairav temple for offering prayers. Light a four faced mustard oil diya and meetha rott, which is offered to Lord Bhairav. You can also offer milk or liquor as per your wish.

Mantra

1. Om Shree Kaal Bhairavaye Namah..!!2. Om Hreem Vatukaya Apad Uddharanaya Kuru Kuru Bhairavaya Namah..!!3. Om Kaalakaaya Vidmahe, Kaalateetaya Dheemahi, Tanno Kaal Bhairavah Prachodayat..!!