Kalashtami 2021
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2021 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 6 Jan | Kalashtami | 6 Jan 2021, 4:04 AM | 7 Jan 2021, 2:07 AM |
| Friday, 5 Feb | Kalashtami | 4 Feb 2021, 12:07 PM | 5 Feb 2021, 10:07 AM |
| Saturday, 6 Mar | Kalashtami | 5 Mar 2021, 7:54 PM | 6 Mar 2021, 6:10 PM |
| Sunday, 4 Apr | Kalashtami | 4 Apr 2021, 4:13 AM | 5 Apr 2021, 2:59 AM |
| Tuesday, 4 May | Kalashtami | 3 May 2021, 1:39 PM | 4 May 2021, 1:10 PM |
| Wednesday, 2 Jun | Kalashtami | 2 Jun 2021, 12:46 AM | 3 Jun 2021, 1:13 AM |
| Friday, 2 Jul | Kalashtami | 1 Jul 2021, 2:02 PM | 2 Jul 2021, 3:29 PM |
| Saturday, 31 Jul | Kalashtami | 31 Jul 2021, 5:41 AM | 1 Aug 2021, 7:56 AM |
| Monday, 30 Aug | Kalashtami | 29 Aug 2021, 11:25 PM | 31 Aug 2021, 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 29 Sept | Kalashtami | 28 Sept 2021, 6:17 PM | 29 Sept 2021, 8:30 PM |
| Friday, 29 Oct | Kalashtami | 28 Oct 2021, 12:49 PM | 29 Oct 2021, 2:09 PM |
| Saturday, 27 Nov | Kalashtami | 27 Nov 2021, 5:43 AM | 28 Nov 2021, 6:00 AM |
| Monday, 27 Dec | Kalashtami | 26 Dec 2021, 8:08 PM | 27 Dec 2021, 7:29 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 2021?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2021.