Festival date logic

Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026

कालभैरव जयंती

Appearance day of Lord Kalabhairava, a fierce form of Shiva.

Direct answer

When is Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026?

Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026 is on Recurring every lunar month. The Hindu date is Purnima.

Gregorian date

Recurring every lunar month

Hindu date

Purnima

Observance moment

nishita, around midnight

Why this date?

Falls on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami, with many observances centered on the night period.

Read the calculation methodology

Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Common observance

fasting

Significance

Important for Shiva devotees and especially associated with Kashi.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Kalabhairav worshipNight vigilTemple visits

Observed in

Pan-IndiaVaranasiShaiva communities

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026?

Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026 is on Recurring every lunar month. The Hindu date is Purnima.

What is the tithi for Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Purnima. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Kalabhairav Jayanti.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.

Citation summary

Samvat lists Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026 on Recurring every lunar month because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Purnima. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.