Kalashtami 2023
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2023 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 15 Jan | Kalashtami | 14 Jan 2023, 7:23 PM | 15 Jan 2023, 7:45 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Feb | Kalashtami | 13 Feb 2023, 9:46 AM | 14 Feb 2023, 9:04 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 Mar | Kalashtami | 14 Mar 2023, 8:22 PM | 15 Mar 2023, 6:46 PM |
| Thursday, 13 Apr | Kalashtami | 13 Apr 2023, 3:44 AM | 14 Apr 2023, 1:34 AM |
| Saturday, 13 May | Kalashtami | 12 May 2023, 9:07 AM | 13 May 2023, 6:51 AM |
| Sunday, 11 Jun | Kalashtami | 10 Jun 2023, 2:02 PM | 11 Jun 2023, 12:06 PM |
| Monday, 10 Jul | Kalashtami | 9 Jul 2023, 8:00 PM | 10 Jul 2023, 6:44 PM |
| Tuesday, 8 Aug | Kalashtami | 8 Aug 2023, 4:14 AM | 9 Aug 2023, 3:52 AM |
| Thursday, 7 Sept | Kalashtami | 6 Sept 2023, 3:38 PM | 7 Sept 2023, 4:14 PM |
| Saturday, 7 Oct | Kalashtami | 6 Oct 2023, 6:35 AM | 7 Oct 2023, 8:08 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Nov | Kalashtami | 5 Nov 2023, 1:00 AM | 6 Nov 2023, 3:18 AM |
| Tuesday, 5 Dec | Kalashtami | 4 Dec 2023, 10:00 PM | 6 Dec 2023, 12:37 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 2023?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2023.