Kalashtami 2013
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2013 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 5 Jan | Kalashtami | 4 Jan 2013, 9:56 PM | 5 Jan 2013, 8:50 PM |
| Sunday, 3 Feb | Kalashtami | 3 Feb 2013, 8:14 AM | 4 Feb 2013, 6:33 AM |
| Tuesday, 5 Mar | Kalashtami | 4 Mar 2013, 4:22 PM | 5 Mar 2013, 2:21 PM |
| Wednesday, 3 Apr | Kalashtami | 2 Apr 2013, 11:09 PM | 3 Apr 2013, 9:06 PM |
| Thursday, 2 May | Kalashtami | 2 May 2013, 5:38 AM | 3 May 2013, 3:56 AM |
| Saturday, 1 Jun | Kalashtami | 31 May 2013, 1:01 PM | 1 Jun 2013, 12:04 PM |
| Sunday, 30 Jun | Kalashtami | 29 Jun 2013, 10:26 PM | 30 Jun 2013, 10:32 PM |
| Tuesday, 30 Jul | Kalashtami | 29 Jul 2013, 10:42 AM | 30 Jul 2013, 11:55 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 Aug | Kalashtami | 28 Aug 2013, 2:06 AM | 29 Aug 2013, 4:10 AM |
| Friday, 27 Sept | Kalashtami | 26 Sept 2013, 8:12 PM | 27 Sept 2013, 10:39 PM |
| Sunday, 27 Oct | Kalashtami | 26 Oct 2013, 3:58 PM | 27 Oct 2013, 6:17 PM |
| Tuesday, 26 Nov | Kalashtami | 25 Nov 2013, 12:01 PM | 26 Nov 2013, 1:45 PM |
| Wednesday, 25 Dec | Kalashtami | 25 Dec 2013, 6:46 AM | 26 Dec 2013, 7:37 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 2013?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2013.