Kalashtami 2015
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2015 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 13 Jan | Kalashtami | 13 Jan 2015, 2:17 AM | 14 Jan 2015, 4:05 AM |
| Thursday, 12 Feb | Kalashtami | 11 Feb 2015, 8:54 PM | 12 Feb 2015, 9:33 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Mar | Kalashtami | 13 Mar 2015, 11:28 AM | 14 Mar 2015, 10:55 AM |
| Sunday, 12 Apr | Kalashtami | 11 Apr 2015, 9:54 PM | 12 Apr 2015, 8:26 PM |
| Monday, 11 May | Kalashtami | 11 May 2015, 5:03 AM | 12 May 2015, 3:04 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 Jun | Kalashtami | 9 Jun 2015, 10:16 AM | 10 Jun 2015, 8:07 AM |
| Thursday, 9 Jul | Kalashtami | 8 Jul 2015, 2:55 PM | 9 Jul 2015, 12:55 PM |
| Friday, 7 Aug | Kalashtami | 6 Aug 2015, 8:24 PM | 7 Aug 2015, 6:48 PM |
| Saturday, 5 Sept | Kalashtami | 5 Sept 2015, 3:55 AM | 6 Sept 2015, 3:02 AM |
| Monday, 5 Oct | Kalashtami | 4 Oct 2015, 2:38 PM | 5 Oct 2015, 2:45 PM |
| Tuesday, 3 Nov | Kalashtami | 3 Nov 2015, 5:20 AM | 4 Nov 2015, 6:38 AM |
| Thursday, 3 Dec | Kalashtami | 3 Dec 2015, 12:04 AM | 4 Dec 2015, 2:23 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 2015?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2015.