Kalashtami 2009
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2009 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 18 Jan | Kalashtami | 17 Jan 2009, 7:50 PM | 18 Jan 2009, 8:52 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Feb | Kalashtami | 16 Feb 2009, 2:12 PM | 17 Feb 2009, 4:09 PM |
| Thursday, 19 Mar | Kalashtami | 18 Mar 2009, 10:03 AM | 19 Mar 2009, 12:34 PM |
| Friday, 17 Apr | Kalashtami | 17 Apr 2009, 5:49 AM | 18 Apr 2009, 8:19 AM |
| Sunday, 17 May | Kalashtami | 16 May 2009, 11:57 PM | 18 May 2009, 1:45 AM |
| Tuesday, 16 Jun | Kalashtami | 15 Jun 2009, 3:16 PM | 16 Jun 2009, 4:01 PM |
| Wednesday, 15 Jul | Kalashtami | 15 Jul 2009, 3:27 AM | 16 Jul 2009, 3:07 AM |
| Friday, 14 Aug | Kalashtami | 13 Aug 2009, 12:56 PM | 14 Aug 2009, 11:45 AM |
| Saturday, 12 Sept | Kalashtami | 11 Sept 2009, 8:35 PM | 12 Sept 2009, 6:50 PM |
| Sunday, 11 Oct | Kalashtami | 11 Oct 2009, 3:24 AM | 12 Oct 2009, 1:25 AM |
| Tuesday, 10 Nov | Kalashtami | 9 Nov 2009, 10:25 AM | 10 Nov 2009, 8:28 AM |
| Wednesday, 9 Dec | Kalashtami | 8 Dec 2009, 6:35 PM | 9 Dec 2009, 4:57 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 2009?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2009.