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 monthHindu date
PurnimaObservance moment
nishita, around midnightWhy this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami, with many observances centered on the night period.
Read the calculation methodologyKalabhairav Jayanti 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorCommon observance
fastingSignificance
Important for Shiva devotees and especially associated with Kashi.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
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.