Kalashtami 2019
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2019 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 28 Jan | Kalashtami | 27 Jan 2019, 3:02 PM | 28 Jan 2019, 2:29 PM |
| Tuesday, 26 Feb | Kalashtami | 26 Feb 2019, 4:47 AM | 27 Feb 2019, 5:20 AM |
| Thursday, 28 Mar | Kalashtami | 27 Mar 2019, 8:55 PM | 28 Mar 2019, 10:34 PM |
| Saturday, 27 Apr | Kalashtami | 26 Apr 2019, 2:40 PM | 27 Apr 2019, 5:01 PM |
| Monday, 27 May | Kalashtami | 26 May 2019, 8:49 AM | 27 May 2019, 11:16 AM |
| Tuesday, 25 Jun | Kalashtami | 25 Jun 2019, 2:12 AM | 26 Jun 2019, 4:13 AM |
| Thursday, 25 Jul | Kalashtami | 24 Jul 2019, 6:05 PM | 25 Jul 2019, 7:21 PM |
| Saturday, 24 Aug | Kalashtami | 23 Aug 2019, 8:09 AM | 24 Aug 2019, 8:32 AM |
| Sunday, 22 Sept | Kalashtami | 21 Sept 2019, 8:21 PM | 22 Sept 2019, 7:50 PM |
| Monday, 21 Oct | Kalashtami | 21 Oct 2019, 6:44 AM | 22 Oct 2019, 5:25 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 Nov | Kalashtami | 19 Nov 2019, 3:35 PM | 20 Nov 2019, 1:41 PM |
| Thursday, 19 Dec | Kalashtami | 18 Dec 2019, 11:31 PM | 19 Dec 2019, 9:23 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 2019?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2019.