Kalashtami 2003
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2003 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 25 Jan | Kalashtami | 25 Jan 2003, 3:03 AM | 26 Jan 2003, 1:04 AM |
| Monday, 24 Feb | Kalashtami | 23 Feb 2003, 11:08 AM | 24 Feb 2003, 9:28 AM |
| Tuesday, 25 Mar | Kalashtami | 24 Mar 2003, 7:58 PM | 25 Mar 2003, 6:51 PM |
| Wednesday, 23 Apr | Kalashtami | 23 Apr 2003, 6:04 AM | 24 Apr 2003, 5:42 AM |
| Friday, 23 May | Kalashtami | 22 May 2003, 5:48 PM | 23 May 2003, 6:23 PM |
| Sunday, 22 Jun | Kalashtami | 21 Jun 2003, 7:32 AM | 22 Jun 2003, 9:06 AM |
| Monday, 21 Jul | Kalashtami | 20 Jul 2003, 11:24 PM | 22 Jul 2003, 1:43 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 Aug | Kalashtami | 19 Aug 2003, 5:01 PM | 20 Aug 2003, 7:33 PM |
| Friday, 19 Sept | Kalashtami | 18 Sept 2003, 11:25 AM | 19 Sept 2003, 1:32 PM |
| Saturday, 18 Oct | Kalashtami | 18 Oct 2003, 5:19 AM | 19 Oct 2003, 6:32 AM |
| Monday, 17 Nov | Kalashtami | 16 Nov 2003, 9:34 PM | 17 Nov 2003, 9:44 PM |
| Wednesday, 17 Dec | Kalashtami | 16 Dec 2003, 11:29 AM | 17 Dec 2003, 10:44 AM |
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 2003?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2003.