When is Kalashtami June 2024? Know date, shubh muhurat, significance and puja rituals
India TV NewsKalashtami, also known as Kala Ashtami or Bhairava Ashtami, is a significant Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. Devotees fast and perform rituals to seek the blessings of Lord Kaal Bhairav, who is revered as the guardian deity of the universe and protector against negative energies and evil forces. Kalashtami June 2024: Date and timings Kalashtami June 2024 Date: June 28, 2024 Ashtami Tithi Begins: 04:27 PM on June 28, 2024 Ashtami Tithi Ends - 02:19 PM on June 29, 2024 Kalashtami June 2024: Significance Kalashtami holds immense spiritual significance for devotees of Lord Shiva, particularly those who worship Lord Kaal Bhairav. Worshipping Kaal Bhairav on Kalashtami is believed to bestow several benefits, including: Protection from negative energies: Devotees believe that Kaal Bhairav protects them from evil forces, negative energies, and black magic.