Kalashtami 2020
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2020 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 17 Jan | Kalashtami | 17 Jan 2020, 7:28 AM | 18 Jan 2020, 5:33 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Feb | Kalashtami | 15 Feb 2020, 4:29 PM | 16 Feb 2020, 3:14 PM |
| Monday, 16 Mar | Kalashtami | 16 Mar 2020, 3:19 AM | 17 Mar 2020, 3:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 Apr | Kalashtami | 14 Apr 2020, 4:11 PM | 15 Apr 2020, 4:51 PM |
| Friday, 15 May | Kalashtami | 14 May 2020, 6:51 AM | 15 May 2020, 8:22 AM |
| Saturday, 13 Jun | Kalashtami | 12 Jun 2020, 10:52 PM | 14 Jun 2020, 12:59 AM |
| Monday, 13 Jul | Kalashtami | 12 Jul 2020, 3:48 PM | 13 Jul 2020, 6:09 PM |
| Wednesday, 12 Aug | Kalashtami | 11 Aug 2020, 9:07 AM | 12 Aug 2020, 11:16 AM |
| Thursday, 10 Sept | Kalashtami | 10 Sept 2020, 2:06 AM | 11 Sept 2020, 3:35 AM |
| Saturday, 10 Oct | Kalashtami | 9 Oct 2020, 5:49 PM | 10 Oct 2020, 6:17 PM |
| Monday, 9 Nov | Kalashtami | 8 Nov 2020, 7:29 AM | 9 Nov 2020, 6:51 AM |
| Tuesday, 8 Dec | Kalashtami | 7 Dec 2020, 6:47 PM | 8 Dec 2020, 5:17 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 2020?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2020.