Kalashtami 2002
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2002 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 6 Jan | Kalashtami | 5 Jan 2002, 10:23 PM | 6 Jan 2002, 8:31 PM |
| Monday, 4 Feb | Kalashtami | 4 Feb 2002, 7:42 AM | 5 Feb 2002, 6:32 AM |
| Wednesday, 6 Mar | Kalashtami | 5 Mar 2002, 7:06 PM | 6 Mar 2002, 6:54 PM |
| Friday, 5 Apr | Kalashtami | 4 Apr 2002, 8:40 AM | 5 Apr 2002, 9:28 AM |
| Saturday, 4 May | Kalashtami | 4 May 2002, 12:01 AM | 5 May 2002, 1:39 AM |
| Monday, 3 Jun | Kalashtami | 2 Jun 2002, 4:31 PM | 3 Jun 2002, 6:42 PM |
| Wednesday, 3 Jul | Kalashtami | 2 Jul 2002, 9:38 AM | 3 Jul 2002, 11:59 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Aug | Kalashtami | 1 Aug 2002, 2:46 AM | 2 Aug 2002, 4:51 AM |
| Saturday, 31 Aug | Kalashtami | 30 Aug 2002, 7:15 PM | 31 Aug 2002, 8:36 PM |
| Monday, 30 Sept | Kalashtami | 29 Sept 2002, 10:17 AM | 30 Sept 2002, 10:36 AM |
| Tuesday, 29 Oct | Kalashtami | 28 Oct 2002, 11:14 PM | 29 Oct 2002, 10:29 PM |
| Thursday, 28 Nov | Kalashtami | 27 Nov 2002, 9:59 AM | 28 Nov 2002, 8:25 AM |
| Friday, 27 Dec | Kalashtami | 26 Dec 2002, 6:59 PM | 27 Dec 2002, 5:00 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 2002?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2002.