Kalashtami 2008
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2008 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 30 Jan | Kalashtami | 29 Jan 2008, 9:19 PM | 30 Jan 2008, 11:48 PM |
| Friday, 29 Feb | Kalashtami | 28 Feb 2008, 6:34 PM | 29 Feb 2008, 8:59 PM |
| Sunday, 30 Mar | Kalashtami | 29 Mar 2008, 2:17 PM | 30 Mar 2008, 4:09 PM |
| Tuesday, 29 Apr | Kalashtami | 28 Apr 2008, 7:08 AM | 29 Apr 2008, 8:05 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 May | Kalashtami | 27 May 2008, 8:24 PM | 28 May 2008, 8:16 PM |
| Thursday, 26 Jun | Kalashtami | 26 Jun 2008, 6:09 AM | 27 Jun 2008, 4:59 AM |
| Saturday, 26 Jul | Kalashtami | 25 Jul 2008, 1:05 PM | 26 Jul 2008, 11:11 AM |
| Sunday, 24 Aug | Kalashtami | 23 Aug 2008, 6:25 PM | 24 Aug 2008, 4:11 PM |
| Monday, 22 Sept | Kalashtami | 21 Sept 2008, 11:39 PM | 22 Sept 2008, 9:31 PM |
| Tuesday, 21 Oct | Kalashtami | 21 Oct 2008, 6:17 AM | 22 Oct 2008, 4:38 AM |
| Thursday, 20 Nov | Kalashtami | 19 Nov 2008, 3:32 PM | 20 Nov 2008, 2:38 PM |
| Friday, 19 Dec | Kalashtami | 19 Dec 2008, 4:03 AM | 20 Dec 2008, 4:05 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 2008?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2008.