Kalashtami 2010
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2010 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 7 Jan | Kalashtami | 7 Jan 2010, 4:43 AM | 8 Jan 2010, 3:45 AM |
| Saturday, 6 Feb | Kalashtami | 5 Feb 2010, 5:23 PM | 6 Feb 2010, 5:25 PM |
| Monday, 8 Mar | Kalashtami | 7 Mar 2010, 8:41 AM | 8 Mar 2010, 9:53 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 Apr | Kalashtami | 6 Apr 2010, 2:07 AM | 7 Apr 2010, 4:14 AM |
| Thursday, 6 May | Kalashtami | 5 May 2010, 8:30 PM | 6 May 2010, 11:00 PM |
| Saturday, 5 Jun | Kalashtami | 4 Jun 2010, 2:33 PM | 5 Jun 2010, 4:48 PM |
| Monday, 5 Jul | Kalashtami | 4 Jul 2010, 7:12 AM | 5 Jul 2010, 8:49 AM |
| Tuesday, 3 Aug | Kalashtami | 2 Aug 2010, 10:00 PM | 3 Aug 2010, 10:46 PM |
| Thursday, 2 Sept | Kalashtami | 1 Sept 2010, 10:50 AM | 2 Sept 2010, 10:42 AM |
| Friday, 1 Oct | Kalashtami | 30 Sept 2010, 9:46 PM | 1 Oct 2010, 8:47 PM |
| Saturday, 30 Oct | Kalashtami | 30 Oct 2010, 7:03 AM | 31 Oct 2010, 5:21 AM |
| Monday, 29 Nov | Kalashtami | 28 Nov 2010, 3:07 PM | 29 Nov 2010, 1:02 PM |
| Tuesday, 28 Dec | Kalashtami | 27 Dec 2010, 10:51 PM | 28 Dec 2010, 8:47 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 2010?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2010.