Kalashtami 2014
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2014 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 24 Jan | Kalashtami | 23 Jan 2014, 10:49 PM | 24 Jan 2014, 10:37 PM |
| Sunday, 23 Feb | Kalashtami | 22 Feb 2014, 11:17 AM | 23 Feb 2014, 10:04 AM |
| Monday, 24 Mar | Kalashtami | 23 Mar 2014, 8:12 PM | 24 Mar 2014, 6:14 PM |
| Tuesday, 22 Apr | Kalashtami | 22 Apr 2014, 2:29 AM | 23 Apr 2014, 12:13 AM |
| Thursday, 22 May | Kalashtami | 21 May 2014, 7:35 AM | 22 May 2014, 5:27 AM |
| Friday, 20 Jun | Kalashtami | 19 Jun 2014, 1:00 PM | 20 Jun 2014, 11:24 AM |
| Saturday, 19 Jul | Kalashtami | 18 Jul 2014, 8:06 PM | 19 Jul 2014, 7:20 PM |
| Monday, 18 Aug | Kalashtami | 17 Aug 2014, 5:56 AM | 18 Aug 2014, 6:06 AM |
| Tuesday, 16 Sept | Kalashtami | 15 Sept 2014, 7:05 PM | 16 Sept 2014, 8:14 PM |
| Thursday, 16 Oct | Kalashtami | 15 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | 16 Oct 2014, 1:45 PM |
| Saturday, 15 Nov | Kalashtami | 14 Nov 2014, 7:30 AM | 15 Nov 2014, 10:02 AM |
| Sunday, 14 Dec | Kalashtami | 14 Dec 2014, 5:03 AM | 15 Dec 2014, 7:34 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 2014?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2014.