Kalashtami 2001
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2001 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 16 Jan | Kalashtami | 16 Jan 2001, 6:23 AM | 17 Jan 2001, 5:56 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Feb | Kalashtami | 14 Feb 2001, 8:39 PM | 15 Feb 2001, 9:20 PM |
| Saturday, 17 Mar | Kalashtami | 16 Mar 2001, 1:27 PM | 17 Mar 2001, 3:13 PM |
| Monday, 16 Apr | Kalashtami | 15 Apr 2001, 7:50 AM | 16 Apr 2001, 10:15 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Kalashtami | 15 May 2001, 2:26 AM | 16 May 2001, 4:52 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Jun | Kalashtami | 13 Jun 2001, 7:56 PM | 14 Jun 2001, 9:53 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Jul | Kalashtami | 13 Jul 2001, 11:35 AM | 14 Jul 2001, 12:44 PM |
| Sunday, 12 Aug | Kalashtami | 12 Aug 2001, 1:10 AM | 13 Aug 2001, 1:25 AM |
| Tuesday, 11 Sept | Kalashtami | 10 Sept 2001, 12:43 PM | 11 Sept 2001, 12:05 PM |
| Wednesday, 10 Oct | Kalashtami | 9 Oct 2001, 10:27 PM | 10 Oct 2001, 9:03 PM |
| Thursday, 8 Nov | Kalashtami | 8 Nov 2001, 6:47 AM | 9 Nov 2001, 4:50 AM |
| Saturday, 8 Dec | Kalashtami | 7 Dec 2001, 2:25 PM | 8 Dec 2001, 12:17 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 2001?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2001.