Kalashtami 2022
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2022 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 25 Jan | Kalashtami | 25 Jan 2022, 7:49 AM | 26 Jan 2022, 6:25 AM |
| Thursday, 24 Feb | Kalashtami | 23 Feb 2022, 4:56 PM | 24 Feb 2022, 3:04 PM |
| Friday, 25 Mar | Kalashtami | 25 Mar 2022, 12:10 AM | 25 Mar 2022, 10:04 PM |
| Saturday, 23 Apr | Kalashtami | 23 Apr 2022, 6:27 AM | 24 Apr 2022, 4:30 AM |
| Monday, 23 May | Kalashtami | 22 May 2022, 1:00 PM | 23 May 2022, 11:34 AM |
| Tuesday, 21 Jun | Kalashtami | 20 Jun 2022, 9:01 PM | 21 Jun 2022, 8:31 PM |
| Thursday, 21 Jul | Kalashtami | 20 Jul 2022, 7:36 AM | 21 Jul 2022, 8:12 AM |
| Friday, 19 Aug | Kalashtami | 18 Aug 2022, 9:21 PM | 19 Aug 2022, 10:59 PM |
| Sunday, 18 Sept | Kalashtami | 17 Sept 2022, 2:14 PM | 18 Sept 2022, 4:33 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 Oct | Kalashtami | 17 Oct 2022, 9:30 AM | 18 Oct 2022, 11:58 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Nov | Kalashtami | 16 Nov 2022, 5:50 AM | 17 Nov 2022, 7:57 AM |
| Friday, 16 Dec | Kalashtami | 16 Dec 2022, 1:39 AM | 17 Dec 2022, 3:02 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 2022?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2022.