Kalashtami 2006
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2006 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 23 Jan | Kalashtami | 22 Jan 2006, 8:01 AM | 23 Jan 2006, 9:14 AM |
| Tuesday, 21 Feb | Kalashtami | 21 Feb 2006, 12:41 AM | 22 Feb 2006, 12:39 AM |
| Thursday, 23 Mar | Kalashtami | 22 Mar 2006, 1:08 PM | 23 Mar 2006, 12:02 PM |
| Friday, 21 Apr | Kalashtami | 20 Apr 2006, 9:49 PM | 21 Apr 2006, 8:01 PM |
| Saturday, 20 May | Kalashtami | 20 May 2006, 3:52 AM | 21 May 2006, 1:46 AM |
| Monday, 19 Jun | Kalashtami | 18 Jun 2006, 8:42 AM | 19 Jun 2006, 6:36 AM |
| Tuesday, 18 Jul | Kalashtami | 17 Jul 2006, 1:39 PM | 18 Jul 2006, 11:50 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Aug | Kalashtami | 15 Aug 2006, 8:02 PM | 16 Aug 2006, 6:47 PM |
| Thursday, 14 Sept | Kalashtami | 14 Sept 2006, 5:02 AM | 15 Sept 2006, 4:39 AM |
| Saturday, 14 Oct | Kalashtami | 13 Oct 2006, 5:38 PM | 14 Oct 2006, 6:24 PM |
| Monday, 13 Nov | Kalashtami | 12 Nov 2006, 10:23 AM | 13 Nov 2006, 12:16 PM |
| Tuesday, 12 Dec | Kalashtami | 12 Dec 2006, 6:44 AM | 13 Dec 2006, 9:22 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 2006?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2006.