Kalashtami 2016
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2016 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 2 Jan | Kalashtami | 1 Jan 2016, 9:38 PM | 3 Jan 2016, 12:22 AM |
| Monday, 1 Feb | Kalashtami | 31 Jan 2016, 7:43 PM | 1 Feb 2016, 10:05 PM |
| Wednesday, 2 Mar | Kalashtami | 1 Mar 2016, 3:51 PM | 2 Mar 2016, 5:19 PM |
| Friday, 1 Apr | Kalashtami | 31 Mar 2016, 8:28 AM | 1 Apr 2016, 8:54 AM |
| Saturday, 30 Apr | Kalashtami | 29 Apr 2016, 9:10 PM | 30 Apr 2016, 8:37 PM |
| Sunday, 29 May | Kalashtami | 29 May 2016, 6:18 AM | 30 May 2016, 4:57 AM |
| Tuesday, 28 Jun | Kalashtami | 27 Jun 2016, 12:44 PM | 28 Jun 2016, 10:47 AM |
| Wednesday, 27 Jul | Kalashtami | 26 Jul 2016, 5:36 PM | 27 Jul 2016, 3:21 PM |
| Thursday, 25 Aug | Kalashtami | 24 Aug 2016, 10:17 PM | 25 Aug 2016, 8:07 PM |
| Friday, 23 Sept | Kalashtami | 23 Sept 2016, 4:19 AM | 24 Sept 2016, 2:40 AM |
| Sunday, 23 Oct | Kalashtami | 22 Oct 2016, 1:10 PM | 23 Oct 2016, 12:28 PM |
| Monday, 21 Nov | Kalashtami | 21 Nov 2016, 1:55 AM | 22 Nov 2016, 2:23 AM |
| Wednesday, 21 Dec | Kalashtami | 20 Dec 2016, 6:43 PM | 21 Dec 2016, 8:17 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 2016?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2016.