Kalashtami 2024
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2024 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 4 Jan | Kalashtami | 3 Jan 2024, 7:48 PM | 4 Jan 2024, 10:05 PM |
| Saturday, 3 Feb | Kalashtami | 2 Feb 2024, 4:03 PM | 3 Feb 2024, 5:21 PM |
| Monday, 4 Mar | Kalashtami | 3 Mar 2024, 8:45 AM | 4 Mar 2024, 8:49 AM |
| Tuesday, 2 Apr | Kalashtami | 1 Apr 2024, 9:10 PM | 2 Apr 2024, 8:09 PM |
| Wednesday, 1 May | Kalashtami | 1 May 2024, 5:46 AM | 2 May 2024, 4:01 AM |
| Friday, 31 May | Kalashtami | 30 May 2024, 11:44 AM | 31 May 2024, 9:38 AM |
| Saturday, 29 Jun | Kalashtami | 28 Jun 2024, 4:27 PM | 29 Jun 2024, 2:20 PM |
| Sunday, 28 Jul | Kalashtami | 27 Jul 2024, 9:19 PM | 28 Jul 2024, 7:28 PM |
| Monday, 26 Aug | Kalashtami | 26 Aug 2024, 3:39 AM | 27 Aug 2024, 2:20 AM |
| Wednesday, 25 Sept | Kalashtami | 24 Sept 2024, 12:39 PM | 25 Sept 2024, 12:11 PM |
| Thursday, 24 Oct | Kalashtami | 24 Oct 2024, 1:19 AM | 25 Oct 2024, 1:58 AM |
| Saturday, 23 Nov | Kalashtami | 22 Nov 2024, 6:08 PM | 23 Nov 2024, 7:57 PM |
| Monday, 23 Dec | Kalashtami | 22 Dec 2024, 2:32 PM | 23 Dec 2024, 5:08 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 2024?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2024.