Kalashtami 2012
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2012 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 16 Jan | Kalashtami | 16 Jan 2012, 3:38 AM | 17 Jan 2012, 1:36 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 Feb | Kalashtami | 14 Feb 2012, 11:32 AM | 15 Feb 2012, 9:39 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Mar | Kalashtami | 14 Mar 2012, 7:42 PM | 15 Mar 2012, 6:14 PM |
| Friday, 13 Apr | Kalashtami | 13 Apr 2012, 4:49 AM | 14 Apr 2012, 3:59 AM |
| Sunday, 13 May | Kalashtami | 12 May 2012, 3:21 PM | 13 May 2012, 3:23 PM |
| Monday, 11 Jun | Kalashtami | 11 Jun 2012, 3:46 AM | 12 Jun 2012, 4:47 AM |
| Wednesday, 11 Jul | Kalashtami | 10 Jul 2012, 6:23 PM | 11 Jul 2012, 8:20 PM |
| Friday, 10 Aug | Kalashtami | 9 Aug 2012, 11:11 AM | 10 Aug 2012, 1:41 PM |
| Saturday, 8 Sept | Kalashtami | 8 Sept 2012, 5:29 AM | 9 Sept 2012, 7:56 AM |
| Monday, 8 Oct | Kalashtami | 8 Oct 2012, 12:05 AM | 9 Oct 2012, 1:51 AM |
| Wednesday, 7 Nov | Kalashtami | 6 Nov 2012, 5:37 PM | 7 Nov 2012, 6:22 PM |
| Friday, 7 Dec | Kalashtami | 6 Dec 2012, 9:04 AM | 7 Dec 2012, 8:48 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 2012?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2012.