Kalashtami 2018
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2018 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 9 Jan | Kalashtami | 8 Jan 2018, 3:46 PM | 9 Jan 2018, 4:15 PM |
| Thursday, 8 Feb | Kalashtami | 7 Feb 2018, 8:45 AM | 8 Feb 2018, 10:12 AM |
| Friday, 9 Mar | Kalashtami | 9 Mar 2018, 3:45 AM | 10 Mar 2018, 6:00 AM |
| Sunday, 8 Apr | Kalashtami | 7 Apr 2018, 11:30 PM | 9 Apr 2018, 2:05 AM |
| Tuesday, 8 May | Kalashtami | 7 May 2018, 6:27 PM | 8 May 2018, 8:43 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Jun | Kalashtami | 6 Jun 2018, 11:15 AM | 7 Jun 2018, 12:37 PM |
| Friday, 6 Jul | Kalashtami | 6 Jul 2018, 1:06 AM | 7 Jul 2018, 1:22 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Aug | Kalashtami | 4 Aug 2018, 12:04 PM | 5 Aug 2018, 11:20 AM |
| Monday, 3 Sept | Kalashtami | 2 Sept 2018, 8:47 PM | 3 Sept 2018, 7:19 PM |
| Tuesday, 2 Oct | Kalashtami | 2 Oct 2018, 4:09 AM | 3 Oct 2018, 2:17 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Nov | Kalashtami | 31 Oct 2018, 11:10 AM | 1 Nov 2018, 9:10 AM |
| Friday, 30 Nov | Kalashtami | 29 Nov 2018, 6:46 PM | 30 Nov 2018, 4:55 PM |
| Saturday, 29 Dec | Kalashtami | 29 Dec 2018, 3:49 AM | 30 Dec 2018, 2:26 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 2018?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2018.