Kalashtami 2000
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2000 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 28 Jan | Kalashtami | 28 Jan 2000, 12:44 AM | 29 Jan 2000, 2:18 AM |
| Sunday, 27 Feb | Kalashtami | 26 Feb 2000, 8:16 PM | 27 Feb 2000, 10:36 PM |
| Tuesday, 28 Mar | Kalashtami | 27 Mar 2000, 4:32 PM | 28 Mar 2000, 7:08 PM |
| Thursday, 27 Apr | Kalashtami | 26 Apr 2000, 11:50 AM | 27 Apr 2000, 2:02 PM |
| Friday, 26 May | Kalashtami | 26 May 2000, 4:41 AM | 27 May 2000, 5:57 AM |
| Sunday, 25 Jun | Kalashtami | 24 Jun 2000, 6:20 PM | 25 Jun 2000, 6:28 PM |
| Monday, 24 Jul | Kalashtami | 24 Jul 2000, 4:52 AM | 25 Jul 2000, 4:01 AM |
| Wednesday, 23 Aug | Kalashtami | 22 Aug 2000, 1:03 PM | 23 Aug 2000, 11:30 AM |
| Thursday, 21 Sept | Kalashtami | 20 Sept 2000, 7:54 PM | 21 Sept 2000, 5:58 PM |
| Friday, 20 Oct | Kalashtami | 20 Oct 2000, 2:29 AM | 21 Oct 2000, 12:28 AM |
| Sunday, 19 Nov | Kalashtami | 18 Nov 2000, 9:51 AM | 19 Nov 2000, 8:01 AM |
| Monday, 18 Dec | Kalashtami | 17 Dec 2000, 6:54 PM | 18 Dec 2000, 5:35 PM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Kalashtami
Kalashtami is the eighth tithi of the dark fortnight, dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Shiva. The one in Margashirsha is Kaal Bhairav Jayanti.
How it is observed
Devotees fast, worship Bhairav at night, and traditionally feed dogs, which are associated with Bhairav.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2000?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2000.