Kalashtami 2017
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2017 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 20 Jan | Kalashtami | 19 Jan 2017, 2:37 PM | 20 Jan 2017, 4:54 PM |
| Sunday, 19 Feb | Kalashtami | 18 Feb 2017, 11:48 AM | 19 Feb 2017, 2:18 PM |
| Tuesday, 21 Mar | Kalashtami | 20 Mar 2017, 8:19 AM | 21 Mar 2017, 10:32 AM |
| Wednesday, 19 Apr | Kalashtami | 19 Apr 2017, 2:37 AM | 20 Apr 2017, 4:06 AM |
| Friday, 19 May | Kalashtami | 18 May 2017, 5:42 PM | 19 May 2017, 6:11 PM |
| Saturday, 17 Jun | Kalashtami | 17 Jun 2017, 5:15 AM | 18 Jun 2017, 4:38 AM |
| Monday, 17 Jul | Kalashtami | 16 Jul 2017, 1:37 PM | 17 Jul 2017, 12:05 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Aug | Kalashtami | 14 Aug 2017, 7:45 PM | 15 Aug 2017, 5:39 PM |
| Wednesday, 13 Sept | Kalashtami | 13 Sept 2017, 1:01 AM | 13 Sept 2017, 10:48 PM |
| Thursday, 12 Oct | Kalashtami | 12 Oct 2017, 6:56 AM | 13 Oct 2017, 4:59 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Nov | Kalashtami | 10 Nov 2017, 2:50 PM | 11 Nov 2017, 1:30 PM |
| Sunday, 10 Dec | Kalashtami | 10 Dec 2017, 1:41 AM | 11 Dec 2017, 1:11 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 2017?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2017.