Masik Kalashtami 2026 in India scheduled for July 7

Masik Kalashtami, a monthly Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Kal Bhairav, will be observed on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 in India. According to the Panchang, the Ashadha month's Krishna‑Paksha Ashtami begins on 7 July at 13:24 IST and ends on 8 July at 12:21 IST, and the fasting day is set for 7 July.

Devotees are advised to take a bath early, wear clean clothes, and offer mustard‑oil lamps, incense, flowers, and prasadam such as black sesame, urad dal, coconut and sweets to Kal Bhairav. The main puja window is from 12:05 pm to 12:58 pm, with a special "Amrit Kaal" period from 11:31 am to 13:08 pm. Fasting may be water‑only or fruit‑based, and charitable acts like feeding the needy are encouraged. The day also prescribes abstaining from anger, falsehood, disputes and intoxicants, emphasizing a disciplined, devotional attitude.