Kalashtami 2005
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2005 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 4 Jan | Kalashtami | 3 Jan 2005, 11:01 AM | 4 Jan 2005, 11:18 AM |
| Wednesday, 2 Feb | Kalashtami | 2 Feb 2005, 1:14 AM | 3 Feb 2005, 12:28 AM |
| Friday, 4 Mar | Kalashtami | 3 Mar 2005, 11:52 AM | 4 Mar 2005, 10:13 AM |
| Saturday, 2 Apr | Kalashtami | 1 Apr 2005, 7:24 PM | 2 Apr 2005, 5:13 PM |
| Sunday, 1 May | Kalashtami | 1 May 2005, 1:02 AM | 1 May 2005, 10:48 PM |
| Monday, 30 May | Kalashtami | 30 May 2005, 6:16 AM | 31 May 2005, 4:24 AM |
| Wednesday, 29 Jun | Kalashtami | 28 Jun 2005, 12:33 PM | 29 Jun 2005, 11:23 AM |
| Thursday, 28 Jul | Kalashtami | 27 Jul 2005, 9:02 PM | 28 Jul 2005, 8:46 PM |
| Saturday, 27 Aug | Kalashtami | 26 Aug 2005, 8:31 AM | 27 Aug 2005, 9:14 AM |
| Sunday, 25 Sept | Kalashtami | 24 Sept 2005, 11:26 PM | 26 Sept 2005, 1:04 AM |
| Tuesday, 25 Oct | Kalashtami | 24 Oct 2005, 5:38 PM | 25 Oct 2005, 7:59 PM |
| Thursday, 24 Nov | Kalashtami | 23 Nov 2005, 2:22 PM | 24 Nov 2005, 4:58 PM |
| Saturday, 24 Dec | Kalashtami | 23 Dec 2005, 11:56 AM | 24 Dec 2005, 2:08 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 2005?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2005.