Kalashtami 2011
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2011 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 26 Jan | Kalashtami | 26 Jan 2011, 7:18 AM | 27 Jan 2011, 5:43 AM |
| Friday, 25 Feb | Kalashtami | 24 Feb 2011, 5:24 PM | 25 Feb 2011, 4:38 PM |
| Saturday, 26 Mar | Kalashtami | 26 Mar 2011, 5:35 AM | 27 Mar 2011, 5:50 AM |
| Monday, 25 Apr | Kalashtami | 24 Apr 2011, 7:46 PM | 25 Apr 2011, 8:57 PM |
| Wednesday, 25 May | Kalashtami | 24 May 2011, 11:28 AM | 25 May 2011, 1:22 PM |
| Thursday, 23 Jun | Kalashtami | 23 Jun 2011, 4:10 AM | 24 Jun 2011, 6:28 AM |
| Saturday, 23 Jul | Kalashtami | 22 Jul 2011, 9:21 PM | 23 Jul 2011, 11:39 PM |
| Monday, 22 Aug | Kalashtami | 21 Aug 2011, 2:25 PM | 22 Aug 2011, 4:15 PM |
| Wednesday, 21 Sept | Kalashtami | 20 Sept 2011, 6:34 AM | 21 Sept 2011, 7:30 AM |
| Thursday, 20 Oct | Kalashtami | 19 Oct 2011, 8:59 PM | 20 Oct 2011, 8:49 PM |
| Saturday, 19 Nov | Kalashtami | 18 Nov 2011, 9:09 AM | 19 Nov 2011, 7:59 AM |
| Sunday, 18 Dec | Kalashtami | 17 Dec 2011, 7:09 PM | 18 Dec 2011, 5:20 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 2011?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2011.