Kalashtami 2025
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2025 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 22 Jan | Kalashtami | 21 Jan 2025, 12:40 PM | 22 Jan 2025, 3:18 PM |
| Friday, 21 Feb | Kalashtami | 20 Feb 2025, 9:58 AM | 21 Feb 2025, 11:58 AM |
| Saturday, 22 Mar | Kalashtami | 22 Mar 2025, 4:24 AM | 23 Mar 2025, 5:23 AM |
| Monday, 21 Apr | Kalashtami | 20 Apr 2025, 7:01 PM | 21 Apr 2025, 6:59 PM |
| Tuesday, 20 May | Kalashtami | 20 May 2025, 5:52 AM | 21 May 2025, 4:55 AM |
| Thursday, 19 Jun | Kalashtami | 18 Jun 2025, 1:35 PM | 19 Jun 2025, 11:56 AM |
| Friday, 18 Jul | Kalashtami | 17 Jul 2025, 7:09 PM | 18 Jul 2025, 5:02 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Aug | Kalashtami | 15 Aug 2025, 11:50 PM | 16 Aug 2025, 9:35 PM |
| Sunday, 14 Sept | Kalashtami | 14 Sept 2025, 5:04 AM | 15 Sept 2025, 3:06 AM |
| Tuesday, 14 Oct | Kalashtami | 13 Oct 2025, 12:24 PM | 14 Oct 2025, 11:10 AM |
| Wednesday, 12 Nov | Kalashtami | 11 Nov 2025, 11:09 PM | 12 Nov 2025, 10:58 PM |
| Friday, 12 Dec | Kalashtami | 11 Dec 2025, 1:57 PM | 12 Dec 2025, 2:57 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 2025?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2025.