Kalashtami 2004
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2004 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 15 Jan | Kalashtami | 14 Jan 2004, 10:55 PM | 15 Jan 2004, 9:28 PM |
| Friday, 13 Feb | Kalashtami | 13 Feb 2004, 8:04 AM | 14 Feb 2004, 6:11 AM |
| Sunday, 14 Mar | Kalashtami | 13 Mar 2004, 3:33 PM | 14 Mar 2004, 1:29 PM |
| Monday, 12 Apr | Kalashtami | 11 Apr 2004, 10:15 PM | 12 Apr 2004, 8:22 PM |
| Tuesday, 11 May | Kalashtami | 11 May 2004, 5:18 AM | 12 May 2004, 3:59 AM |
| Thursday, 10 Jun | Kalashtami | 9 Jun 2004, 1:49 PM | 10 Jun 2004, 1:26 PM |
| Friday, 9 Jul | Kalashtami | 9 Jul 2004, 12:47 AM | 10 Jul 2004, 1:31 AM |
| Sunday, 8 Aug | Kalashtami | 7 Aug 2004, 2:43 PM | 8 Aug 2004, 4:27 PM |
| Tuesday, 7 Sept | Kalashtami | 6 Sept 2004, 7:31 AM | 7 Sept 2004, 9:52 AM |
| Wednesday, 6 Oct | Kalashtami | 6 Oct 2004, 2:27 AM | 7 Oct 2004, 4:53 AM |
| Friday, 5 Nov | Kalashtami | 4 Nov 2004, 10:18 PM | 6 Nov 2004, 12:21 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Dec | Kalashtami | 4 Dec 2004, 5:39 PM | 5 Dec 2004, 6:55 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 2004?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2004.